http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production.aspx en-uk editor@energyglobal.com webmaster@energyglobal.com http://www.energyglobal.com/media/logo.gif Onshore and offshore oil and gas drilling and production news http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_to_provide_Well_intervention_services_to_Tullow.aspx Aker Solutions has signed a frame agreement with Tullow Ghana Limited to provide well intervention services for the oil company's Jubilee and Tano deepwater fields offshore Ghana, West Africa. 03/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total launches Hild field development.aspx Total, operator of the Hild license, has launched the development of this field located in the Norwegian North Sea. This development will represent an investment of US$ 4.2 billion (NOK 25.6 billion) and is subject to the approval of the Norwegian Ministry of Petroleum and Energy and Norwegian Parliament. 03/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Natural_gas_in_the_US.aspx Gordon Cope, Contributing Editor, reports on the new sources, new markets and new headaches involved in US natural gas production. 02/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_acquires_Sandnessjøen_Engineering.aspx Aker Solutions has acquired Norwegian engineering company Sandnessjøen Engineering. 02/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/StabFrame_first_project_successful.aspx A newly developed subsea pile-stabilising template, StabFrame, has successfully completed its first project offshore Brazil. 01/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE_wins_over_1_billion_dollars_in_contracts_for_Ichthys_LNG_project.aspx GE Oil & Gas has received contracts totaling more than US$ 1 billion to supply a wide range of equipment and services for the Ichthys LNG project in Australia. 01/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Florida_favours_oil_and_gas_development.aspx An American Petroleum Institute poll has shown that nearly 80% of Florida voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 01/02/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/European_Gas_Conference_Awards.aspx Nordstream, Gasunie, Gate Terminal and Qatar Gas emerged as the overall winners in the closely contested European Gas Conference Awards. 26/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Hoegh LNG wins FSRU contract in Indonesia.aspx Hoegh LNG has signed an agreement with PT Perusahaan Gas Negara (PGN) to provide them with an FSRU and mooring system offshore Belawan, near the city of Medan, in North Sumatra, Indonesia. The project will employ the first of Höegh LNG's new building FSRUs under construction at Hyundai Heavy Industries Ltd in Korea. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ConocoPhillips_reaches_settlement_over_Bohai_Bay_incident.aspx ConocoPhillips and the China National Offshore Oil Corp. (CNOOC) have reached an agreement with China's Ministry of Agriculture to resolve issues related to the June 2011 incidents at the Peng Lai 19-3 field in Bohai Bay. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Energy_development_could_need_administration_support.aspx The American Petroleum Institute says that with right policy changes, administration support for energy development could be a needed course correction. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_need_for_policy_changes.aspx Energy Information Administration energy projections show need for policy changes, according to the American Petroleum Institute. 25/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Lotos_Looks_for_shale_in_lithuania.aspx Polish company, Lotos, will begin drilling operations in Lithuania in the hopes of finding shale gas. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Environmental_regulation_and_the_Canadian_oilsands.aspx Environmental regulation of the Canadian oilsands projects is similar to other operations of comparable size and scope, IHS CERA report says. 24/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Lundin_predicts_production_boost_for_2012.aspx The Swedish company, Lundin Petroleum, has stated that its production figures would come in near the top end of its forecast for the coming year. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/South_Sudan_to_announce_new_pipeline_plan.aspx After recent disputes with its northern neighbour, South Sudan is to announce plans for a new pipeline next week. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_prices_high_because_of_imminent_ban_iranian_oil.aspx The European Union is expected to agree to impose a ban on imports of Iranian oil as soon as Monday 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petroleum demand in 2011_2.aspx The American Petroleum Institute have released information showing that petroleum demand was down in 2011. 23/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CompactGTL_GTL_facility_passes_tests.aspx CompactGTL has developed commercial scale technology that could help unlock previously uneconomic oilfields. 20/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Scarabeo9_rig_arrives_at_cuba.aspx Companies line up to hire the Scarabeo 9 as it prepares to begin drilling in the deepwater Florida Strait. 20/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_and_gas_industry_2012_perspective.aspx Thoughts on how oil and gas companies can adapt to, and profit from, the uncertain environment they face in the coming year. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EIC Monitor indicates a slowdown_in_new_development_proposals_across_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor quarterly report shows that all sectors across the global energy industry have seen a decrease in the number and the potential investment value of new projects. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/What_America_is_thinking_on_energy_issues.aspx 70% of voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Making_the_right_energy_choices.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on how making the right energy choices can help the US economy. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Drilling_activity_down_34_percent_across_UK_Continental_Shelf_in_2011.aspx Offshore drilling activity across North West Europe fell 12% in 2011 with 122 exploration and appraisal wells drilled across the region, compared to 139 in 2010, according to an end of year review released by Deloitte. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_energy_outlook_2030wrrt.aspx BP forecasts robust global energy demand to 2030 despite efficiency gains. 19/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Rolls-Royce_wins_order_for_Malaysian_offshore_gas_field.aspx Rolls-Royce has won an order to supply gas turbine and compression equipment for the Tapis oil and gas field, offshore Malaysia. The equipment will be utilised by ExxonMobil Exploration and Production Malaysia (EMEPMI) to expand and extend the production of the field. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/South_Carolina_on_oil_and_natural_gas_development.aspx Nearly 80% of South Carolina voters favour more oil and natural gas development. 18/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_talks_with_South_Korea_over_Iranian_sanctions.aspx Senior US officials meet with South Korean leaders to discuss reducing purchases of Iranian oil. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Demand_pushes_back_the_frontiers_of_offshore_drilling.aspx A recently released report by GBI Research shows that high demand for hydrocarbons is set to boost offshore drilling in ultra-deepwater and harsh-weather environments. 17/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Ichthys_FPSO_contract_winner_announced_soon.aspx Inpex, the operator of the Ichthys project, has announced that the winner of the FPSO contract will be named 'in the coming weeks.' 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Icthys_LNG_project_reaches_FID.aspx Inpex Corporation and Total S.A. (the Ichthys Owners) have made the Final Investment Decision (FID) for the Ichthys LNG project. 13/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/oil_prices_rise_in_response_to_Nigerian_strikes.aspx Nigeria’s largest oil union has threatened to completely cut off production in response to the scrapping of a fuel subsidy. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Japan_vows_concrete_steps_ending_Iranian_oil_imports.aspx After a visit by US Treasury Secretary, Timothy Geithner, Japan has vowed to make 'concrete' steps towards ending its reliance upon imported Iranian oil. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_awarded_subsea_contract_by_Nexen.aspx Technip was awarded by Nexen Petroleum U.K. Limited a lump sum contract, worth approximately €135 million, for the Golden Eagle development located 110 km North-east of Aberdeen in 115 m of water. This contract is the largest ever awarded to Technip for a project in the UK Continental Shelf. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Fracking_will_not_cause_dangerous_earthquakes.aspx Scientists in London argue that fracking is unlikely to cause an earthquake greater than 3.3 on the Richter scale. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Mitsubishi_wins_order_for_three_compressor_trains_for_Prelude_project.aspx Mitsubishi Heavy Industries Compressor Corporation (MCO has received orders for three compressor trains and a power generation system to be used at Shell’s FLNG facility to the Prelude field located off the northwest coast of Australia. 12/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wood_Mackenzie_report_record_investment_UK_oil_industry.aspx Despite a tax increases and a murky economic outlook, a report by Wood Mackenzie reveals that capital investment in the UK oil industry hit a record breaking £7.5 billion last year. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_Technologies_awarded_subsea_systems_contract_Anadarko.aspx FMC Technologies has signed an agreement with Anadarko Petroleum Corporation to continue providing subsea systems support. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Geithner_looks_to_China_for_help_backing_Iranian_oil_sanctions.aspx US Treasury Secretary Timothy Geithner has met leaders in Beijing to discuss the possibility of Chinese support for sanctions on Iranian oil. 11/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_Technologies_awarded_150_million_dollar_subsea_systems_contract_by_Woodside.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. has signed an agreement with Woodside Energy Ltd. for the design, manufacture and supply of subsea production systems to support the Greater Western Flank (GWF) Phase 1 Project. The contract has a value of approximately US$ 150 million. 10/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_drilling_contract_from_DMSE.aspx Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) for the delivery of a deepwater drilling riser system to the DSME shipyard in South Korea. 09/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_to_supply_subsea_system_to_Marathon_Oil.aspx Aker Solutions has signed a contract with Marathon Oil Norge AS to supply a subsea production system for the operator's Bøyla project on the Norwegian continental shelf. 09/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Schlumberger_and_Petrofac_sign_co-operation_agreement.aspx Petrofac and Schlumberger announced today that their Integrated Energy Services (IES) and Schlumberger Production Management (SPM) divisions respectively have signed a Co-operation Agreement under which these divisions will establish a working relationship. 05/01/2012 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Interwell_doubles_UK_facilities.aspx Leading well intervention and integrity specialist, Interwell has recorded significant growth since opening its UK facility in February 2011. 22/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_output_in_Brazil_up_3_percent_in_November.aspx Average oil production in Brazil grew 3% in November compared to October, reaching 2,060,695 barrels of oil per day (bpd). 22/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Nevada_voters_pro_oil_and_gas.aspx 78% of Nevada voters are in favour of more oil and natural gas development in the US. 20/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Average_crude_oil_price_for_2011_poised_to_set_150_year_high.aspx IHS CERA Analysis says that the average crude oil price for 2011 is poised to set 150 year high. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/TTC_to_supply_Curtis_LNG_with_CBM_feedgas.aspx Toyota Tsusho Corporation (TTC) has signed a CBM Sales Agreement with Walloons Coal Seam Gas Company Pty Ltd, a subsidiary of BG Group plc., the owner of the Curtis LNG Project. 14/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BHP_enters_empowerment_transaction_with_Pembani.aspx BHP Billiton Energy Coal South Africa Ltd (BECSA) has entered into an empowerment transaction with a black-owned consortium led by Pembani Group (Pty) Ltd. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Honeywell_opens_new_office_in_Iraq.aspx Honeywell is opening a full-service office in Basra. Honeywell’s second office to open in Iraq since 2010 will further strengthen the company’s commitment to its customers and partners. The new facility will also support the company’s training and sales capabilities throughout the country. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Unexpected_end_to_COP17_brings_a_climate_deal_closer.aspx In an unexpected end to the COP17 summit in Durban South Africa, the US, China and India have agreed to be included in a new legal framework for emissions reduction that will come into force in 2020, although the details of the deal are yet to be agreed. COP17 also agreed to an extension of the Kyoto Protocol to 2017. 13/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_awarded_40_million_dollar_subsea_contract_by_LLOG.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with LLOG Exploration Company, LLC, for the design, manufacture and supply of subsea production systems to support its Who Dat project in the U.S. Gulf of Mexico. 12/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Heerema_Fabrication_Group_awarded_contract_for_wellhead_jackets_by_Nexen.aspx Heerema Fabrication Group have been awarded the contract for the fabrication of two jackets for the Golden Eagle Development project of Nexen Petroleum UK Ltd. 07/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shale_gas_to_make_huge_contribution_to_US_economy.aspx According to a new IHS Global Insight study, the shale gas revolution, which has swept across America and transformed the energy landscape, will also have a huge economic impact supporting more jobs, stimulating growth and providing huge amounts of revenue. 07/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/New_course_in_offshore_pipeline_legislation.aspx As Penspen Group's scope of subsea services grows in London, its Offshore and Integrity practices have teamed up to offer a series of specialist courses in Offshore Pipeline Legislation. 06/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Höegh_LNG_awarded_FEED_project_by_DSME_for_Israel_FPSO.aspx Höegh LNG Holdings Ltd. has entered into an agreement with Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering Co. (DSME) to initiate a project specific FEED of an LNG FPSO solution for the Tamar gas field offshore Israel. 05/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Atlas_Pipeline_to_transport_shale_gas_for_XTO.aspx Atlas Pipeline Partners, L.P. has entered into a long-term, fee-based agreement with XTO Energy Inc., a subsidiary of ExxonMobil, to provide natural gas gathering and processing services for up to an incremental 60 million ft3/d from the Woodford Shale region 02/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/AKE_warns_of_increasing_violence_as_US_withdraws.aspx AKE Intelligence is warning that there could be increased levels of violence in Ira after US troop complete their withdrawal which could make conditions harder for foreign oil and gas companies operating there. 02/12/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ExxonMobil_set_charity_contribution_record.aspx ExxonMobil employee charities program sets new record for contributions with more than US$ 2.8 million raised for Washington DC area organisations. 30/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_awarded_subsea_systems_contract_for_Chevron's_Wheatstone_project.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc is to manufacture and supply the subsea production systems to support the Wheatstone LNG Project. The contract has an approximate value of US$ 325 million. 30/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/AMEC_awarded_contract_in_Irish_Sea.aspx AMEC has been appointed by Centrica Energy Upstream to provide engineering, construction and project support services for their East Irish Sea onshore and offshore gas production assets. 28/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_has_been_awarded_a_contract_in_Norwegian_North_Sea.aspx Technip was awarded an engineering services contract by Samsung Heavy Industries Co Ltd at Statoil’s Valemon gas and condensate field located in the Norwegian North Sea, about 160 km west of Bergen. 28/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/LNG-specific_piracy_risks_myths_and_realities.aspx Somali pirates operating out of the failed state have been posing a serious threat to shipping which passes through the region, taking many ships and their crew hostage, but what specific threat do these attacks pose to LNG carriers? 25/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Eastern_sunrise_fuelling_ASEAN_growth.aspx Girish Shirodkar, Strategic Decisions Group, India, provides an overview of the ASEAN members, centring on the strategic apparatuses in place to fuel future growth in South East Asia. 24/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Weir_Group_expands_US_shale_activities.aspx Weir Group expands US shale activities The Weir Group PLC has agreed to acquire Seaboard Holdings Inc, an independent wellhead solutions provider focused on the growing North American unconventional oil and gas drilling and production markets for US$ 675 million (£431 million). 24/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_wins_subsea_contract_for_Vilje_South_project.aspx Aker Solutions has been awarded a contract by Statoil for the engineering, procurement and construction of a subsea production system for the Vilje South project on the Norwegian continental shelf. The contract value is approximately NOK 225 million. 24/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/San_Leon_announces_well_completion_in_Baltic_Basin.aspx San Leon has announced the successful completion of its first shale gas exploration well in the Baltic Basin. The Talisman Energy operated Lewino 1G-2 well, on the Gdansk W Concession in Poland, has been drilled to 3600 m. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Statoil_and_Centrica_sign_deal_to_supply_UK_with_5_billion_m3_per_year_of_gas.aspx Statoil and Centrica have entered into a long term gas sales agreement for the delivery of 5 billion m3/yr from 2015 to 2025 to the UK market. 23/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_inaugurates_giant_Pazflor_field_offshore_Angola.aspx The giant Pazflor development, which lies 150 kilometres offshore Luanda in Angola, was inaugurated today. 22/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_awarded_two_exploration_blocks_offshore_Indonesia.aspx BP confirmed today that it has been awarded two oil and gas production sharing contracts (PSCs) by the Government of Indonesia. The company has been awarded 100% interests in the offshore West Aru I and II PSCs in the Arafura Sea, Indonesia. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Expanding_American_energy_production.aspx The American Petroleum Institute supports pro job legislation to expand American energy production. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petroleum_demand_shows_growth.aspx The statistics on petroleum demand for October 2011. 21/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_sets_new_deepwater_completion_record.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. has set a new deepwater completion record of 9627 ft (2934 m) with its enhanced vertical deepwater tree (EVDT) system. 18/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_undertaking_cementing_operations_to_stop_well_seepage.aspx Chevron Corp. has confirmed that cementing operations are now taking place as part of its well plugging activities on an appraisal well located in the vicinity of the Frade field offshore Brazil. 18/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_subsea_contract_with_Dana_Petroleum.aspx Aker Solutions in Aberdeen is to manufacture and deliver a number of subsea control modules and topside power units as part of an £8 million contract with Dana Petroleum plc. 17/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/DNV_to_class_world’s_heaviest_lift_vessel.aspx DNV are to class Dockwise’s new heavy lift vessel, the Dockwise Vanguard, the vessel is the world’s largest heavy lift vessel and can lift weights of to 110,000 tonnes. 17/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Maersk_to_drill_wells_for_Lundin.aspx Maersk Drilling has signed a contract with Lundin Norway AS for the Maersk Guardian for exploration drilling in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. 16/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wood_Group_awarded_offshore_deal_with_Talisman.aspx Aberdeen-based Wood Group PSN has been awarded a new five-year contract, with an option to extend for a further five years, from Talisman Energy. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_wins_subsea_contract_with_Lundin.aspx Technip was awarded by Lundin Petroleum a lump sum contract, worth approximately € 100 million, for the Brynhild field development. This field, previously known as Nemo, is located in the Norwegian North Sea a few kilometers East of the boundary to UK waters at a water depth of around 80 m. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/North_Sea_decommissioning_could_cost_47.5_billion_pounds.aspx A £47.5 billion business opportunity is opening up for companies in decommissioning the North Sea’s huge infrastructure of offshore oil and gas fields according to new research to be published by Deloitte and Douglas-Westwood. 15/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/QGC_awards_AU_19.5_million_dollar_gas_fields_contract.aspx QGC Pty Limited, developer of the Queensland Curtis LNG Project, has awarded a A$19.5 million contract to Australian firm Transfield Services for gas field work in the Surat Basin of Queensland. 14/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Global_Leadership_Award_for_Tillerson.aspx Rex W. Tillerson has been recognised by UN Foundation as the recipient of 2011 Global Leadership Award. 10/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_on_taxes.aspx American Petroleum Institute has launched a campaign against punitive taxes on the industry. 10/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Nexans_wins_power_umbilical_contract_for_the_Jack_and_St_Malo_fields.aspx Nexans has been awarded a contract by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to design, manufacture and supply a total of 138,000 ft (42km) of power umbilicals and terminations for the Jack and St. Malo fields in the Deepwater Gulf of Mexico. 04/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/McDermott_wins_Indian_EPCI_contract.aspx McDermott International, Inc. has won an EPCI project for Oil and National Gas Corporation Ltd.’s (ONGC) Cluster 7 Development Programme. 04/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/WellDog_wins_tender_from_Arrow_Energy.aspx WellDog has won a tender to provide hundreds of downhole pressure gauge systems to Arrow Energy Pty Ltd over the next two years. 03/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shale_drilling_linked_to_tremors.aspx Protesters are said to have scaled a drilling rig at Cuadrilla resource’s Bank site to protest at the shale gas exploration in the area. 02/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Statoil fined over oilsands operation.aspx An Alberta court has fined Statoil C$ 190,000 for improper use of water in its Alberta oilsands operation. 01/11/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GDF_reinforces_presence_in_Asia_Pacific_region .aspx Gérard Mestrallet, Chairman and CEO of GDF SUEZ signed two agreements with China Investment Corporation (CIC) and China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC) illustrating the development strategy of GDF SUEZ in China and in the Asia-Pacific region. 31/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wintershall_and_Gazprom_agree_framework_for_asset_swap.aspx OAO Gazprom, and of BASF SE have signed a framework agreement which sets out the terms for the planned asset swap to further expand the successful cooperation. 28/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_extends_use_of_RMR_in_4.5million_pound_deal.aspx Total E&P UK, one of the largest operators in the UK sector of the North Sea, has extended its contract for AGR’s Riserless Mud Recovery system (RMR) by four years. 26/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_reached_turning_point.aspx BP’s chief executive Bob Dudley ahs declared that BP has reached a turning point and is now profitable after the last disastrous year that it has been through following the Macondo oil spill. 25/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_EPA_is_to_develop_wastewater_discharge_standards_for_CBM_and_shale_gas_extraction.aspx The US Environmental Protection Agency (EPA) has announced that it intends to develop new wastewater discharge standards for coalbed methane (CBM) and shale gas extraction that could significantly increase the cost of disposal. 24/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_geopolitics_of_Southeast_Asian_energy_security.aspx The energy security strategies of states across the region, if not working in cooperation with each other, could have severe geopolitical and economic repercussions in a region where high food and oil prices threaten economic recovery and human security. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Fluor_Offshore_awarded_FEED_contract_in_Abu_Dhabi.aspx Fluor Offshore Solutions unit as been awarded a FEED contract by Abu Dhabi Marine Operating Company (ADMA-OPCO) for new offshore facilities located at the Nasr Field. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/AMEC_and_Clough_awarded_100_million_dollar_Bayu_Undan_contract_extension.aspx The Clough AMEC joint venture has been awarded a two-year contract extension by ConocoPhillips to provide operations and maintenance services to the Bayu Undan facilities located in the Timor Sea. The contract extension has an estimated value of AU$100 million. 19/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Saipem_awarded_new_Offshore_contracts_worth_1.5_billion_dollars.aspx Saipem has been awarded new E&C Offshore contracts worth US$ 1.5 billion. 18/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrel_awarded_two_blocks_in_Irish_offshore_licensing_round.aspx Petrel resources PLC has been awarded two offshore exploration blocks in the Irish Atlantic margin in bid to boost native Irish energy resources. 18/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_reaches_4_billion_dollar_Macondo_settlement_with_Anadarko.aspx BP has reached agreement with Anadarko Petroleum Company to settle all claims between the companies related to the Deepwater Horizon accident. Anadarko, which had a 25% interest in the Macondo well, and BP have concluded that entering into a settlement is in the best interest of the parties to resolve pending disputes. 17/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Leighton_Offshore_awarded_518_million_dollar_contract_for_Crude_Oil_Export_Facility_Reconstruction_project_in_Iraq.aspx Leighton Offshore has been awarded a US$ 518 million contract which forms part of the Crude Oil Export Facility Reconstruction Project (the ‘Sea Line Project’), which is financed and supported through the Japanese Official Development Assistance (ODA) Loan by Japan International Cooperation Agency (JICA). 17/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Ophir_Energy_to_acquire_Dominion_Petroleum.aspx Ophir Energy Plc has offered US$186.3 million to acquire Dominion Petroleum. The acquisitions will reinforce Ophir’s position in its East Africa play where it has already made three consecutive deepwater discoveries. 14/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Global_floating_production_spend_to_see_huge_growth.aspx Latin America will account for half of the projected floating production Capex over the next five years according to a new Douglas-Westwood report. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_positive_signs_of_growth_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows growth in potential investment value across all sectors this quarter. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker Solutions to supply Pusnes offshore loading systems to 10 shuttle tankers.aspx Aker Solutions has been awarded contracts for the supply of Pusnes offshore loading systems for ten shuttle tankers that will operate in Brazil and Norway. The total contract value for Aker Solutions is approximately NOK 150 million. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_receives_government_approval_for_Clair_Ridge_project.aspx BP and its’ partners Shell, ConocoPhillips and Chevron have received government approval to proceed with the £45 billion Clair Ridge project. 13/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Obama’s_job_council_should_not_overlook_oil_and_gas.aspx The organisation which represents America’s oil and gas companies has cautioned the president’s job council not to overlook potentially a million new oil and natural gas jobs, which could be created by energy development. 12/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sinopec_to_buy_Daylight_Energy.aspx Sinopec has agreed to buy Daylight Energy, the intermediate oil an gas company, for C$ 2.1 billion, the deal will give Sinopec access to over 300,000 acres of land rich in oil and shale gas reserves. 10/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wintershall_restarts_Libya_oil_production.aspx Wintershall has restarted production from the offshore oil field Al Jurf in Libya and has reportedly restarting production at some if its onshore oil fields too after it flew in a skeleton crew of 20 to the south eastern desert to restart the fields. 10/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Keystone_XL_Pipeline_Safety_and_the_Reality_of_Oil_Dominance .aspx The BP Deepwater Horizon spill, pipeline leaks, population growth, urbanization, increasing demand, and opposition to the siting of new pipelines have combined to focus greater attention on pipeline safety. However, America is still heavily reliant on oil and there needs to be a compromise between pipeline security and the security of supply. By: Jude Clemente, JTC Energy Research Associates. 06/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Unconventional_gas_shows_promise.aspx Douglas Westwood has forecast strong growth in the drilling and production of unconventional gas through to 2020. 05/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_using_solar_power_for_enhanced_oil_recovery.aspx Chevron Technology Ventures has launched a project, which will use over 7600 solar mirrors to produce steam for use in enhanced oil recovery at the Coalinga field. 04/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/AMEC_wins_FEED_contract_for_GDF_Suez_UK’s_Cygnus_field.aspx AMEC has been awarded a FEED contract for GDF SUEZ E&P UK Ltd's Cygnus gas field development, one of the most significant undeveloped gas fields in the North Sea. 03/10/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_contract_for_Hild_Field.aspx Aker Solutions has won a contract to conduct the basic engineering for the development of Total's Hild field in the Norwegian North Sea. The contract value is about NOK 215 million (US$ 37.4 million). 29/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_comment_on_EPA_emissions_rules.aspx The American Petroleum Institute have said that the Environmental Protection Agency should delay production and refinery emissions rules. 28/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Offshore_platforms_could_be_hot_spot_of_fish_abundance.aspx According to research conducted by the University of Aberdeen’s Oceanlab, offshore oil and gas platforms could be serving as beneficial environments for populations of prime commercial fish species such as cod and haddock. 28/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_umbilicals_contract.aspx Aker Solutions has been selected to supply a subsea umbilical to Det norske oljeselskap ASA's Jette field. The order is worth approximately NOK 60 million (US$ 10.3 million). 27/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kuwait_and_Iraq_seek_cooperation_for_development.aspx Both crude oil rich nations seek cooperation for the utilisation of their vast reserves: Iraq to build refining capacity and Kuwait to secure long term supply relationships. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_gives_final_approval_for_Wheatstone_LNG_project.aspx Chevron has given the green light to start work on the proposed Wheatstone LNG project in Western Australia, the approval has come after Chevron received federal approval to build the 25 million tpa LNG liquefaction plant last week. 26/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Apache_acquires_ExxonMobil_North_Sea_assets_for_1.75_billion_dollars.aspx Apache Corporation has agreed to acquire Exxon Mobil Corporation's Mobil North Sea LLC assets, including the Beryl field and related properties, for $1.75 billion. 22/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BNK_Petroleum_acquires_Spanish_shale_acreage.aspx Trofagas Hidrocarburos, S.L., a wholly owned subsidiary of BNK Petroleum Inc., has been awarded an oil and gas concession totalling approximately 234,000 acres located mainly in the autonomous community of Castile and Leon, Spain. 21/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE_to_supply_compressors_to_Prelude_FLNG.aspx GE Oil & Gas is to supply Technip with two steam turbine-driven compressors for the Shell Prelude FLNG project. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Husky_Energy_sanctions_development_of_Liwan_gas_project.aspx Husky Energy Inc. has sanctioned the development of the Liwan 3-1 and Liuhua 34-2 fields, the principal fields of the Liwan gas project in the South China Sea. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Bureau_Veritas_extends_Russian_partnerships.aspx Bureau Veritas is extending its partnerships in the Russian shipping and offshore sector, focussing on High Arctic offshore projects. 20/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Implications_of_Absheron.aspx The Caspian Sea is a region with enormous potential for oil and gas exploration and production, but there are significant obstacles to overcome first. 19/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Veolia_Water_Solutions_and_Technology_selected_for_oilsands_project.aspx Osum Oil Sands Corp. selects Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies’ produced water treatment for Taiga project at Cold Lake. 19/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Industry_plan_is_better_choice_for_jobs_and_revenue_growth.aspx The American Petroleum Institute comment on oil and natural gas being the next job and revenue growth area 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_signs_supply_purchase_agreement_with _Kyushu_Electric.aspx Chevron has signed a Sale and Purchase Agreement (SPA) with Kyushu Electric Power Co. for the delivery of LNG from the Wheatstone Project in Western Australia. As part of the deal Kyushu Electric will also acquire equity in the Wheatstone gas fields and processing plant. 16/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/AGR_awarded_drilling_services_contract_by_Lundin.aspx AGR has been awarded a three year frame agreement with Lundin Norway AS for drilling services on the Norwegian continental shelf, plus two one year options. 14/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Libya_refinery_attacks_expose_ongoing_security_issues.aspx There are still ongoing security issues in Libya, which are likely to slow down attempts at getting oil production back up to pre-conflict levels. 14/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Douglas_Westwood_predicts_growth_for_North_Sea_services_and_support_industry.aspx “Despite a long-term decline in oil & gas production in the North Sea, its services and support industry has a bright future,” said John Westwood, Chairman of energy business advisors Douglas-Westwood, in Aberdeen this week. 12/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Ukrainian_gas_dispute_with_Russia_in_danger_of_flaring_up_again.aspx Russia is preparing to cut-off Ukraine’s gas supply if it refuses to honour the terms agreed in 2009, Ukraine has already signalled that it believes the terms are bad for national interests. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Subsea_7_awarded_SURF_contract_for_Jette_field.aspx Subsea 7 S.A. has been awarded a SURF contract valued at approximately US$ 60 million from Det norske oljeselsakp ASA, for tie-back of two satellite wells in the Jette field to the Jotun B platform. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Energy_is_a_solution_to_the_jobs_problem.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has told Obama that American energy development is ‘critical’ solution to jobs problem. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_awarded_EPC_contract_worth_500_million_dollars_by_ZADCO.aspx Technip, in consortium with NPCC, has been awarded an EPC lump sum contract by ZADCO, worth a total of approximately US$ 500 million, for the Satah full field development project. 09/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/RBG_secures_North_Sea_contract_extension.aspx RBG has secured a two year contract extension worth £30 million to provide Apache with fabric extension and deck crew services. 08/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CNPC_wins_Afghan_exploration_rights.aspx State-owned China National Petroleum Corp (CNPC) has won the rights to explore and produce oil in the Kashkari, Bazarkhami and Zamarudsay blocks of the Amu Darya basin in northwest Afghanistan. 06/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Syrian_sanctions_tightened.aspx The EU has tightened oil sanctions on Syria after the government started a fresh wave of crack-downs on dissent in the country. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gulf_Keystone_confirms_drilling_success_with_Shaikan_field.aspx Gulf Keystone has proved the value of the giant Shaikan filed in Northern Iraq after conducting well appraisal tests at its Shaikan-2 well, drilling is also continuing apace at its Shaikan-4 well. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE_acquires_Converteam_for_3.2_billion_dollars.aspx GE has acquired for Converteam, the two companies compliment each other should enhance GE’s existing capabilities as well as helping them break into fast growing regions such as Brazil and Russia where Converteam have already made significant in-roads. 05/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Prelude_to_a_floating_future.aspx Andrew Buckland and Giles Farrer, Wood Mackenzie, UK, detail the possibilities afforded by the development of the FLNG concept. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Pacific_Basin_LNG_outlook.aspx Lucy Miller, Douglas Westwood Ltd, UK, describes the changing focus of the LNG market towards the Asia Pacific region. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_lining_up_huge_Ukrainian_shale_deal.aspx Royal Dutch Shell is looking to sign a huge deal with Ukraine’s Naftogaz worth US$ 800 million to exploit Ukraine’s shale resources. 01/09/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wheatstone_LNG_receives_environmental_approval.aspx Chevron has received environmental approval from the Government of Western Australia, clearing the way for work to start on its huge Wheatstone LNG gas export project once it receives federal approval. 31/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Rosneft_and_ExxonMobil_to_join_forces .aspx Rosneft and ExxonMobil have executed a co-operation agreement which includes a US$ 3.2 billion exploration programme in the Russian Arctic as well as technology sharing and includes an equity swap with ExxonMobil’s US assets. 31/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Tideway_in_Prirazlomnoya_project_with_Gazprom_in_Russian_Arctic.aspx Gazprom has contracted Tideway to implement an erosion protection scheme around its new Prirazlomnoya rig, Gazprom’s first oil production project in the Russian Arctic Sea Region. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrofac_awarded_contracts_by_GDF_SUEZ_E_and_P_UK.aspx Petrofac’s Offshore Engineering & Operations (OE&O) business has been awarded two North Sea contracts by GDF SUEZ E&P UK. Valued at £30 million over three years with an additional two year option, the contracts were awarded following a competitive tender process. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Weathering_the_storm_Japanese_energy_markets.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of Japan's energy industry in the wake of the recent earthquake. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Excelerate_Energy_wins_third_FSRU_contract_in_Brazil.aspx Excelerate Energy has won a 15 year time charter deal with Petrobras to provide an FSRU, the vessel, designated as VT3 by Petrobras, will have a capacity of 20 million m3/d. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Pazflor_field_comes_onstream_ahead_of_schedule.aspx Total, operator of Block 17, today announced that the giant Pazflor field offshore Angola has come on stream ahead of the initial schedule. The Pazflor field lies 150 km off Luanda in water depths ranging from 600 - 1200 m and has estimated proved and probable reserves of 590 million barrels. The field will gradually ramp up to its full production capacity of 220,000 bpd over the coming months. 30/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Marcellus_Shale_could_contain_84_trillion_cubic_feet_of_natural_gas.aspx According to a new assessment of the Marcellus Shale by the U. S. Geological Survey (USGS), the Marcellus Shale contains about 84 trillion cubic feet of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas and 3.4 billion barrels of undiscovered, technically recoverable natural gas liquids. 26/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_drilling_equipment_contract.aspx Daewoo Shipbuilding & Marine Engineering (DSME) has awarded Aker Solutions a contract to supply two drilling equipment packages to the new 'Cat D' drilling rigs the yard is building for the rig operator Songa Offshore. 26/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BPTT_begins_gas_production_from_Serrette.aspx BP Trinidad and Tobago (bpTT) today announced the start of natural gas production from the Serrette field, offshore Trinidad. Serrette is located in 280 ft (90 m) of water off Trinidad’s south east coast. 26/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/KBR_awarded_major_engineering_design_for_the_BP_Quad_204_project.aspx KBR has been awarded a contract by Hyundai Heavy Industries Co. Ltd. to perform engineering design and procurement support services for the BP Quad 204 Floating Production Storage and Offload (FPSO) project, to be located west of Shetland Isles in UK waters. 26/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Encana_selling_off_Barnett_Shale_assets.aspx Encana Oil & Gas (USA) Inc., a subsidiary of Encana Corporation, has initiated a process to divest of its North Texas natural gas producing assets in the Fort Worth Basin located in the Barnett Shale play. 25/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gryphon_subsea_recycling_work_for_TWMA.aspx TWMA has been awarded a contract by Maersk Oil to handle and dispose of subsea structures and equipment damaged during the Gryphon FPSO storm incident earlier this year. 25/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Protecting_your_business_from_another_Libya .aspx How can companies protect their workers in the event of the collapse of governance and civil authority in the countries where it operates? 25/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Libyan_oil_refineries_could_take_a_year_to_restore_production.aspx It could take 9 months to a year for oil production to be fully restored according to the rebel government of Libya, but all existing contracts will be honoured. 24/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_shuts_off_Gannet_Alpha_oil_leak.aspx Shell announced yesterday that Shell divers had successfully closed the relief valve from which oil had been seeping on Friday August 19th. The company also defended its safety record, which has come under attack since the incident. 23/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/SA_extends_shale_ban.aspx South Africa’s cabinet has voted to extend the moratorium on shale gas ’fracking’ for another six months until further studies can be conducted. 22/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_prices_drop_on_hopes_of_swift_end_for_Libya_conflict.aspx Oil prices have fallen sharply after news came out that rebel forces were close to victory in Tripoli, the capital of Libya. The rebels reached the city yesterday and have reportedly taken control of four fifths of the capital. 22/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrofac_selected_bidder_for_two_onshore_blocks_in_Central_Mexico.aspx Petrofac has been declared the selected bidder on two integrated services contracts by PEMEX. The contracts cover the development of the Magallanes and Santuario blocks in Tabasco State, central Mexico. 19/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Pacific_Mistral_contracted_to_Petrobras_for_three_years.aspx The Ultra-deepwater drilling ship Pacific Mistral, owned by Pacific drilling S.A., has been contracted to Petrobras for three years for drilling operations offshore Brazil. 19/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Strong_recovery_in_vessel_demand_as_confidence_returns_to_the_industry.aspx Demand for subsea vessels is projected to make a strong recovery as confidence returns to the industry and more deepwater projects are sanctioned. 18/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gannet_problems_persist.aspx Shell’s Gannet platform in the North Sea is still leaking oil into the North sea and the episode does cast serious doubt over the whole North Sea operation. 18/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Grizzly_Oil_Sands_awards_4_million_dollar_plus_order_to_Rockwell_Automation .aspx Grizzly Oil Sands, independent oil sands company based in Alberta, Canada, has awarded a US$ 4 million plus order to Rockwell Automation and its Global Solutions team. 17/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NNPC_reducing_stake_in_Brass_LNG.aspx Nigeria National Petroleum Corp. (NNPC) is taking a US$ 2 billion dollar loan in order to unlock capital to push the project forward. The company plans to reduce its stake in the project as well. 16/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Offshore_Energy_2011_reflects_confidence_in_oil_and_gas_industry .aspx As energy demand is rising again, the year 2011 marks a turning point in the oil & gas industry with increased investments in the entire value chain. 16/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_businesses_unite_against_EPAs_new_ozone_rules.aspx A group of US businesses and business groups, including API, have written a letter to President Obama asking him to intervene in the implementation of stringent new standards. 12/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EPC_contracts_awarded_for_Banyu_Erip_field_in_East_Java.aspx The Indonesian Banyu Urip field in the Cepu block in East Java has achieved a major milestone with the award of the first of five EPC contracts for work on major facilities at the development, according to its operator ExxonMobil. 10/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Baker_Hughes_wins_Iraq_drilling_contract.aspx LUKOIL has awarded Baker Hughes a two-year contract to provide full drilling and completion services for 23 wells in the West Qurna field in southeast Iraq. 09/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Exco_ordered_to_produce_documents .aspx The Securities and Exchange Commission has sent a subpoena to Exco Resources demanding that they hand over documents which prove actual well production and reserve estimates. 09/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Hunting_acquires_Titan_for_775_million_dollars.aspx Hunting PLC, the international energy services group, has agreed to acquire TSI Acquisition Holdings LLC and its subsidiaries including Titan Specialties, Ltd. for a total consideration of US$ 775 million (approx £475 million). 08/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/McDermott_wins_platform_fabrication_contract_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx McDermott International, Inc. has been awarded a fabrication contract by Shell for the West Delta 143 “C” deck, jacket, piles, and bridge located in 370 ft of water in the Gulf of Mexico. 05/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/APG_comment_on_EPA_greenhouse_gas_reporting_rule.aspx The American Public Gas Association comment on the Environmental Protection Agency’s propositions to amend the greenhouse gas reporting rule. 05/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sino-Burmese_energy_cooperation_fuels_conflict.aspx As Burma and China improve their resources development partnership, concerns have arisen over the impact such the joint ventures will have on conflict and stability in the region. 04/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_applauds_the_absence_of_tax_rises_in US_debt_ceiling_deal.aspx API CEO releases a statement in support of budget negotiators of the bipartisan debt ceiling bill, which passed through Congress on August 2nd. 03/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Penn_Virginia_Corp_sells_off_assets_in_Arkoma_basin.aspx Penn Virginia Corp. is to sell all of its Arkoma Basin properties, together with certain other Mid-Continent properties, to an undisclosed buyer for US$ 30.5 million in cash. 01/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Separating_the_Streams.aspx Multiphase simulation can improve performance of oil and gas separation equipment. 01/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Early_August_Americas_downstream_update.aspx A quick round up of recent downstream news from the Americas. 01/08/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ConocoPhillips_gives_FID_for_Australia_Pacific_LNG_project.aspx ConocoPhillips today announced approval of the final investment decision for the initial train of a two train LNG 9 million tpa project by Australia Pacific LNG in Queensland, Australia. 29/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Holly_Energy_planning_15_million_dollar_oil_pipeline_expansion_in_New_Mexico.aspx Holly Energy Partners has announced two expansion projects to provide 60,000 bpd of additional crude pipeline take-away capacity resulting from increased Delaware Basin drilling activity in southeast New Mexico. 28/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Hess_Corp._wins_exploration_rights_in_Northern_Iraq.aspx Hess Corp. in partnership with Petroceltic International PLC, has signed production sharing contracts (PSCs) with the Kurdistan Regional Government of Iraq for its Dinarta and Shakrok exploration blocks. 28/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iraq_Syria_and_Iran_sign_Mou_for_gas_pipeline.aspx Oil ministers for Iraq, Syria and Iran have signed an Mou for the construction of a gas pipeline to transfer Iranian gas to Europe. 26/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_records_profit_of_5.3_billion_for_second_quarter_of_2011.aspx BP has made a second quarter profit of US$ 5.3 billion, compared with a loss of US$ 17 billion a year ago. 26/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Vital_signs_Latin_American_energy.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, Contributing Editor, provides an overview of the Latin American energy markets. The full version of this article can be found in the August 2011 issue of Hydrocarbon Engineering 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shale_gas_and_US_national_security.aspx The Baker Institute has released a report entitled ‘Shale Gas and U.S. National Security’, which outlines the positive geopolitical consequences that shale gas could bring for the US. 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petroleum_demand_up.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has announced that petroleum demand was up in June and the first half of 2011. 25/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iran_to_cut_off_Indian_oil_supplies.aspx Iran is threatening to cut off its oil supplies to India next month unless a row over payment is settled. 22/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Santos_sees_output_surge.aspx Santos, the Australian oil and gas producer, has seen a leap in production and its GLNG project is also still on target for first production in 2015. 22/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Rowan_sells_land_drilling_assets_for_510_million_dollars.aspx Rowan sells land based drilling operation to Canada’s Ensign in order to focus on core business. 21/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ConocoPhillips_to_split_refining_business_off.aspx The company follows the current trend of reducing exposure to refining with the aim of concentrating on upstream projects. 20/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_bumpy_ride_on_the_road_to_recovery_for_global_energy_industry.aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a mixed bag of results this quarter with power leading the way while other sectors are slightly down. 19/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Offshore energy.aspx Offshore energy confirms speakers. 18/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BHP_Billiton_increase_shale_assets_with_purchase_of_Petrohawk.aspx BHP Billiton has bought Petrohawk for approximately US$ 12.1 billion. The transaction would provide BHP Billiton with operated positions in the three world class resource plays of the Eagle Ford and Haynesville shales, and the Permian Basin. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Reflecting_on_the_UK_government’s_plans_for_electricity_market_reforms.aspx The UK government released its White Paper on Electricity Market Reform this week, setting forward its proposals to secure and decarbonise the UK’s electricity market. Jonathan Rowland, editor of World Coal, highlights some of the questions it raises. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sea_Trucks_awarded_FPSO_contract_by_Hyundai_Heavy_Industries.aspx Sea Trucks Group has been awarded a contract by Hyundai Heavy Industries to provide an offshore construction/ accommodation vessel for Total in Nigeria. 15/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_and_Shell_announce_major_redevelopment_of_Schiehallion_and_Loyal_oil_fields.aspx BP, Shell and other co-venturers have reached an agreement to progress a major re-development of the Schiehallion and Loyal oil fields to the west of the Shetland Islands. 14/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chesapeake_plans_huge_investment_in_American_natural_gas_highway_system.aspx Chesapeake Energy Corporation has announced investment plans to create a natural gas fuelled highway system across America and effectively reduce American dependence on OPEC whilst boosting the economy. 14/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Offshore_Energy_2011.aspx Offshore Energy’s Committee of Recommendations has convened international developments in the offshore industry and how these developments could be addressed within the conference programme. 14/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chicago_Bridge_and_Iron_awarded_contract_for_gas_process_plant.aspx CB&I has been awarded a contract, valued in excess of US$ 300 million, for a new natural gas processing plant in the Northeastern U.S. 13/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wood_Group_to_commission_Big_Foot_project.aspx Wood Group has been granted a multi-million dollar, three-year contract by Chevron U.S.A. Inc. to commission the Big Foot extended tension leg platform in the Gulf of Mexico. 13/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_stresses_job_creation_potential_of_oil_and_gas.aspx API CEO appeals to Obama after disappointing employment figures suggest more jobs needed for Americans. 11/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Doing_it_right_the_first_time.aspx How can the pipeline industry is finding profit in social responsibility? Gordon Cope reports on CSR. 07/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/McDermott_wins_Australian_subsea_contract.aspx McDermott has won a subsea contract for the Macedon Gas project in the Pilbara region of Western Australia. 06/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE_wins_Jack_St_Malo_contract.aspx GE Oil & Gas will supply three customised aeroderivative gas turbine-generator modules to provide reliable electric power for a new Chevron floating production unit that will produce oil and gas from the Jack and St. Malo fields in the Gulf of Mexico. 06/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iran_struggles_against_international_sanctions,_but_exports_continue_to _ncrease.aspx Iran threatens to cut supplies of crude to India as the importer reportedly finds payment channels blocked, while NIPC reports growth in the country’s lucrative petrochemical industry. 04/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Latin_America_is_leading_the_field_of_oil_and_gas_growth .aspx Global rigging activity reveals that Latin America takes the lead on growth within the oil and gas sector. 04/07/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Call_to_create_jobs_through_America’s_energy_resources.aspx American Petroleum Institute President calls on US President to make course correction for America’s future 30/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Blackgold_ project_selects_GE_to_aid_water_preservation_in_oilsands.aspx GS Engineering & Construction (GS E&C) has selected GE to supply the produced water evaporation and zero liquid discharge (ZLD) system for the Blackgold Oil Sands project, located near Conklin, Alberta. 29/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrofac_secures_maintenance_contract_in_Iraq.aspx BP Iraq NV (BP) has awarded Petrofac and its joint venture partner, China Petroleum Engineering & Construction Corporation (CPECC), an inspection, maintenance and repair contract worth US$ 90 million for the Rumaila oil field in Southern Iraq. 29/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Icthys_LNG_receives_environmnetal_approval.aspx The Australian Government has granted environmental approval to the Ichthys Project paving the way for a final investment decision in the fourth quarter of 2011. 29/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Fluor_awarded_EPCM_services_contract_for_Woodside’s_gas_assets_in_Australia .aspx Fluor Corporation has finalised a major services agreement with Woodside Energy Limited to provide engineering, procurement and construction management (EPCM) services for Woodside’s operating assets. 29/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_awarded_contract_for_UK_North_Sea_development .aspx Endeavour Energy UK Ltd, a subsidiary of Endeavour International Corporation, awarded Technip an EPCI lump sum contract, worth around €70 million, for the East Rochelle development in the United Kingdom North Sea. The field is located approximately 185 km north-east of Aberdeen, Scotland in 140 m of water. 28/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_to_supply_subsea_systems_for_Prelude_project.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. announced today that it has signed an agreement with Shell Development (Australia) Pty. Ltd. to supply subsea production and associated topside systems for the Prelude field development. 28/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/3Legs_resources_discovers_shale_gas_in_Poland.aspx 3Legs resources has announced that it has encountered high concentrations of gas along the entire 1000m length of the Lebien LE-2H horizontal well which was drilled to a total measured depth of 4080 m in same location as its earlier Lebien LE-1 vertical test well. 28/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Howard_Energy_Acquires_Eagle_Ford_shale_midstream_assets.aspx HEP will be able to provide midstream services through its newly acquired subsidiaries, Texas Pipeline and Bottom Line Services. Both subsidiaries operate primarily in the Eagle Ford Shale in South Texas. 23/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Promoting_women_into_senior_management.aspx Hays Oil and Gas have found that the majority of people do not believe that companies do enough to promote women into senior management positions. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_settles_claims_with_Weatherford_over_Deepwater_Horizon .aspx BP today announced that it has reached agreement with Weatherford U.S., L.P. to settle potential claims between the companies related to the Deepwater Horizon accident. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_developing_market_in_South_America_for_oil_and_gas.aspx South America is emerging as a growing world player in the oil and gas industry. With discoveries of new reserves across the continent, Brazil, Venezuela, Colombia, Chile, Peru and Argentina all look set to prosper. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kidnap_and_the_global_energy_sector_risk_by_region.aspx Taryn Evans, AKE, takes a brief look at the differences between regions in terms of the threat posed to foreign personnel engaged in energy projects by kidnap and ransom. 21/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_Åsgard_modification_contract.aspx Aker Solutions has secured a contract for subsea compression topside modifications of the Åsgard A and B platforms with Statoil. The contract value is approximately NOK 650 million. 20/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Foreign_investment_in_Russian_projects_is_a_win-win.aspx Despite the risks, Russian oil is once more where the action is for Western firms, with a spate of high-profile deals inked in the first quarter of 2011. 20/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrobras_awards_GE_a_4_year_service_agreement_for_the_Campos_Basin.aspx Petrobras has awarded GE Oil & Gas a four-year service agreement to deliver repairs, maintenance and retrofits on Petrobras’ fleet of subsea equipment installed in the Campos Basin offshore Brazil. 17/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Cardiff_University_to_research_odour_problems_with_shale_gas.aspx North American gas companies have asked odour experts at Cardiff University to solve the potentially lethal problem of shale gas losing its smell. 17/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Mozambique_begins_the_search_for_potential_oil_and_gas_explorers.aspx Mozambique, the East African country which has already proved its potential as a major contender for its oil and gas reserves, will be soliciting for bids to open up the area in the northern province for exploration. 16/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Saudi_Aramco_reportedly_increasing_crude_supply_as_OPEC_strains.aspx Saudi Arabaia is breaking ranks from OPEC to offer increased supply to Europe, as Libya and Iraq struggle to protect production and processing facilities from the effects of civil unrest. 16/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrobras_has_awarded_GE_a_US$_200_million_subsea_contract.aspx GE Oil & Gas has announced that its Wellstream business, acquired in March, has been awarded a long-term, flexible pipe and subsea equipment logistics services contract by Petrobras). The long-term contract is initially valued in excess of US$ 200 million. 16/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_awarded_5_year_shale_exploration_permit_in_Bulgaria.aspx Chevron has been awarded a five year permit worth € 50 million (£71.87 million) to explore a huge shale gas play in Northeastern Bulgaria. 16/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Saipem_awarded_new_exploration_and contruction_offshore_contracts_worth_in_excess_of_US$_1_billion.aspx Saipem has been awarded new E&C offshore contracts in Egypt, in the North Sea and in Russia, worth in excess of US$ 1 billion. 14/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_selling_pipeline_stake_to_Silex_Gas_Norway_AS.aspx Total is to sell its entire stake in Gassled to Silex Gas Norway AS, a wholly owned subsidiary of Allianz, for a price of NOK 4.64 billion (approximately US$ 870 million). 09/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrobras_opens_bidding_for_offshore_drilling_rigs.aspx The Petrobras Board of Directors has given the go-ahead for the bidding process to award contracts for up to 21 offshore drilling rigs to be built in Brazil, and to meet the company's exploratory and production development needs. 08/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Statoil_sells_3.25_billion_dollar_pipeline_stake.aspx Statoil ASA has decided to divest a 24.1% direct and indirect stake in Gassled joint venture (jv) for US$ 3.25 billion. Following this transaction, Statoil will continue to own 5.0% in the jv. 07/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Hyundai_Heavy_Industries_wins_contracts_to_build_LNG_carriers_and_drillships.aspx Hyundai Heavy Industries has won a US$ 600 million order to build two 155,000 m3 LNG carriers, and has another order from Rowan Companies for two drillships worth US$ 1.12 billion. 02/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_comment_on_EPA_ozone_and_GHG_regulations.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has commented that the US Environmental Protection Agency’s regulations on ozone and greenhouse gases are top threats in job growth. 02/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/McDermott awarded subsea pipeline contract worth US$ 50 million.aspx McDermott International, Inc. announced today that one of its subsidiaries was awarded a contract by PEMEX Exploración y Producción for procurement, construction and installation of three oil and gas pipelines ranging from 8 to 20 in. in diameter, in Mexico’s Bay of Campeche. 01/06/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_offshore_loading_systems_contracts_in_Brazil.aspx Aker Solutions has won two contracts worth approximately 120 million NOK, from CQG Oil & Gas Contractors Inc. and CCI Oil & Gas Contractors Inc., for the supply of offloading systems to two FPSOs in the Brazilian market. 31/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Edmonton-Canadas_new_energy_capital.aspx Laura Severs, Edmonton Economic Development Corporation, Canada, discusses the Edmonton service area and its growing status as the world’s most politically stable oil reserves. 26/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/What_LNG_development_could_mean_for_security_in_PNG.aspx Is there a risk that Papua New Guinea's newfound LNG wealth could be a fuel for civil disorder as rival groups scramble for control of resources? 24/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Habau_and_KHE_Group_announce_sale_of_pipeline_contractor_Nacap.aspx Nacap sold to Habau; business efforts to be combined. 18/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_to_sell_its_interests_in_the_Wytch_Farm_Wareham_Beacon_and_Kimmeridge_fields_to_Perenco.aspx The sale of these interests is part of BP's plan, announced in July 2010, to divest up to $30 billion of assets by the end of 2011. Before today's agreement, BP had already announced sales agreements totalling around US$ 25 billion. 18/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Major_oil_Companies_launch_subsea_well_response_project.aspx BG Group, BP, Chevron, ConocoPhillips, ExxonMobil, Petrobras, Shell, Statoil and Total have signed an interim agreement to jointly develop well-capping technology. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ExxonMobil_and_Total_partner_in_Poland_shale_gas_exploration.aspx Total and ExxonMobil have signed a partnership for the exploration of shale gas in two licensing areas in the Lublin Basin in South eastern Poland. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Obama_outlines_new_domestic_energy_plans;_API_responds.aspx The President’s plan includes increased development in the Gulf of Mexico and Alaska, as API recognises the strategy as progressive, but with significant limitations. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_criticises_Joint_Economic_Committee_study_released_by_Congress.aspx API believes that the new study understates the potential damage that would be caused should taxes on the US oil and gas industry be raised. 16/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Alkane_Energy_seeking_partner_in_CBM_exploration_in_the_UK.aspx Envoi seeks specialist company for strategic entry in largely unexplored CBM resource potential, onshore U.K. 13/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NPRA_attacks_new_energy_tax_proposals.aspx Charles T. Dreva issues a statement strongly criticising Senate proposals to eliminate tax deductions for oil and has producers and refiners. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_criticises_proposed_legislation_to_increase_taxes_on_US_oil_and_natural_gas_companies.aspx API president and CEO said the plans would damage the American economy and energy security. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CNOOC_contract_Intergraph_to_manage_engineering_data.aspx CNOOC, the largest offshore oil and gas producer in China, has selected Intergraph SmartPlant Foundation to manage the engineering information of its offshore platforms and oil fields as part of CNOOC’s Engineering Digital Information System (EDIS) project. 12/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_criticises_congressional_plans_to_raise_energy_taxes.aspx API’s senior tax advisor warns that higher taxes will not help to lower prices, and could damage the US economy. 11/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_urges_Congress_to_focus_on_American_job_creation_and_energy_development.aspx American Petroleum Institute president comments on efforts to develop US oil and natural gas resources. 10/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Nexans_wins_umbilical_contract_for_Ormen_Lange_North_Field_project.aspx Nexans has been awarded a 4.8 million euro contract by Norske Shell to supply the 6.5 km infield umbilical for the Ormen Lange North Field project. The Ormen Lange natural gas field on the Norwegian Continental Shelf started production in 2007. 09/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ABB_secures_US$_151_million_oil_and_gas_order.aspx ABB, the leading power and automation technology group, has won a $151 million order from the energy company Eni Congo SA to engineer, build and commission a new natural gas compression station and treatment plant in the Republic of Congo. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_comments_on_new_study.aspx API president believes the study’s finding are especially relevant given the current debate on energy taxes and access to domestic reserves. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_calls_for_recognition_of_oil_and_gas_companies_contributions.aspx As first quarter earnings are made public, API states that the oil and gas industry’s importance to the US economic recovery should not be understated. 04/05/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_a_positive_outlook_for_the_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows positive signs of growth across all sectors this quarter (Q1:January – March 2011), with the total number of new project announcements up 29% on the previous quarter. 27/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Development_of_gas_fields_in_Baluchistan_vital_for_Pakistan’s_future.aspx Fraser Bomford, AKE, examines the problems Pakistan faces in developing its gas fields in Baluchistan to provide much needed gas supplies for the country.v 20/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Expro_win_US$_27_million_contract_in_Israel.aspx Expro has been awarded a US$ 27 million (£17 million) contract offshore Israel in the TAMAR field development. 19/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Foreign_investment_in_Russian_oil_and_gas_projects_is_a_win-win.aspx Despite the risks, Russian oil is once more where the action is for Western firms, with a spate of high-profile deals inked in the first quarter of 2011. 19/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Statoil_awards_Halliburton_well_services_contract.aspx Halliburton has been awarded a contract by Statoil to provide integrated drilling and well services offshore Norway with options up to eight years in duration with extended scope and activity. 15/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_oil_and_gas_industry_working_to_address_economic_challenges.aspx The US oil and natural gas industry is working to help address the nation’s economic challenges according to the API. 15/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FES_International_secure_deal_to_supply_DBSCs_to_Total’s_West_African_CLOV_field_development.aspx FES International, a global provider of fluid transfer systems, has secured a US$ 4 million deal with Total to supply DBSCs to be installed on Total’s new FPSO unit, which is based at the CLOV oilfield, off the West coast of Africa. 13/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Contago to invest US$ 20 million in shale assets .aspx Contango Oil & Gas Company announced today that it has committed to invest up to US$ 20 million over the next two years, in a joint venture that will acquire, operate, explore, and develop onshore unconventional shale operated and non-operated oil and natural gas assets. 13/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kazakhstan_holds_second_largest_oilfield_in_the_world.aspx The Kashagan oilfield is projected to be the second largest in the world after Saudi Arabia’s Ghawwar field; production in the country could reach dizzying heights when the field is properly tapped. 12/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_joins_Wheatstone_LNG_project.aspx Shell is to join the Wheatstone LNG facility project and will also acquire stakes in the gas fields that will feed it. 11/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NuStar_and_TexStar_to_develop_extended_Eagle_Ford_Shale_pipeline_system.aspx NuStar Logistics, L.P. and TexStar Midstream Services, LP today announced that they have signed a letter of intent to develop a new pipeline system to transport Eagle Ford Shale crude and condensate to Corpus Christi. 06/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/UK_and_Saudi_Arabia_meet_to_discuss_high_oil_prices.aspx UK energy minister Chris Huhne comments on global oil prices during Saudi visit. 05/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_responds_positively_to_Obama’s_National_Clean_Fleets_Partnership.aspx The American Petroleum Institute praises the president’s focus on natural gas as a source of clean, abundant fuel. 04/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/AMEC_awarded_60_million_pound_management_contract_by_BP.aspx AMEC, the international engineering and project management company, has been selected by BP Exploration and Production to programme manage their existing portfolio of onshore and offshore projects in the North Sea, estimated to be worth £60 million over the four year contract. 04/04/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Subsea_7_awarded_engineering_and_installation_contract_by_E.ON.aspx E.ON Ruhrgas UK E&P has awarded Subsea 7 an engineering and installation contract for the Huntington Development in the North Sea. 31/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE Energy to acquire Converteam.aspx GE Energy has entered into an agreement to acquire approximately 90% of Converteam, a leading provider of electrification and automation equipment and systems. 30/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iraq_planning_500_million_dollar_pipeline.aspx Iraq is planning to build three pipelines to link its key oil and gas fields to its southern export system. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Changing_the_world_one_barrel_at_a_time .aspx The potential for Iraq to achieve its ambitious oil targets is huge, but only if the politics and infrastructure are right. 29/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Libyan_rebels_sign_oil_deal.aspx Rebels in the East of Libya have reportedly signed an oil deal with Qatar. 28/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Pearl_GTL_takes_steps_towards_start-up.aspx The world's largest plant to turn natural gas into cleaner-burning fuels and lubricants took a major step closer to production today when gas began flowing from a giant offshore field. 24/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_awarded_FEED_contract_for_a_project_offshore_Indonesia.aspx Technip was awarded by Chevron Indonesia Company Ltd. a FEED contract for two floating production units located offshore Indonesia in the Gendalo and Gehem fields. 24/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_signs_contract_with_Statoil_to_supply_control_umbilicals.aspx Aker Solutions is to supply Statoil’s Norne Field project with control umbilicals. The contract is worth NOK 200 million (£ 21.9 million). 23/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Opportunities_in_the_African_oil_and_gas_sector.aspx Africa continues to offer a wealth of opportunities for the energy supply chain. 22/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Jurong_Shipyard_win_contract_to_build_jack-up_drill_for_Seadrill.aspx Sembcorp Marine’s subsidiary Jurong Shipyard has secured an order worth a total of US$ 450 million to build a harsh-environment jack-up rig from Seadrill. 21/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EGPI_Firecreek_makes_discovery_in_the_Tubb_leasehold_Texas.aspx EGPI Firecreek, Inc. has announced the discovery of significant oil and gas reserves in its Tubb Leasehold, and now plans to drill a shallower well to capitalise on the discovery. 18/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Japan’s nuclear crisis blows open energy debate.aspx In the aftermath of the Japanese earthquake and resulting tsunami, amid fears of a radiological disaster, commentators worldwide are postulating one question: is this the end of nuclear power? Alisa Murphy, CEO, B9 Coal, UK, argues they ought to be discussing the wider energy mix. 18/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Junior_Oils_Trust_CEO_predicts_effects_of_recent_global_geopolitical_events_on_energy_industry.aspx Angelos Damaskos comments on how the energy industry will be impacted by the Japan earthquake, Middle Eastern unrest and continuing Eurozone problems. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Weatherford_awarded_Marine_Well_Containment_Company_contract.aspx Marine Well Containment Company (MWCC) has awarded Weatherford a contract for the design and construction of the topsides process modules for two dynamically positioned tankers to operate in the US Gulf of Mexico. 17/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_plans_to_cut_costs_while_boosting_production_growth.aspx Significant cuts are planned in refining and marketing, while investing heavily in new projects to increase production. 16/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CBandI_win_EPC_contract_for_Kearl_oilsands_project.aspx CB&I has been awarded an EPC contract by Imperial Oil Resources for the Kearl oilsands project worth in excess of US$ 900 million. 16/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_prices_set_to_rise_after_Japanese_tsunami.aspx Global prices for oil products look set to rise dramatically after the tsunami that hit Japan last week. As a result of the loss of nuclear electricity generating capacity, oil will have to be used as a substitute until the reactors can be repaired. 16/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Mackenzie_Pipeline_receives_federal_approval.aspx The Canadian National Energy Board has issued a Certificate of Public Convenience and Necessity for the 1196 km long Mackenzie Valley Pipeline, part of the Mackenzie Gas Project. 15/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EU_emissions_cut.aspx A letter from Chris Huhne and EU Environment Ministers to the Guardian newspaper on 30% EU emissions cuts. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_appeals_Ecuador_judgment.aspx Chevron has appealed the Ecuadorean court judgment, which found it liable for environmental damage to the tune of US$ 8.6 billion. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_comments_on_Obama’s_energy_policy.aspx API to White House: long term solutions require short term leadership. 14/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ExxonMobil_plans_for_future_energy_demand.aspx Exxon Mobil Corporation reviews 2010 while outlining plans for future projects in its annual presentation to investment analysts at the New York Stock Exchange. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gazprom_and_BASF_to_co-operate_on_exploration_projects.aspx Gazprom and BASF have signed a memorandum which anticipates future co-operation in the development of Achimov deposits of the Urengoy field in exchange for equivalent stakes in BASF’s North Sea assets. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_welcomes_Energy_Tax_Prevention_Act.aspx American Petroleum Institute has welcomed proposed legislation that would repeal EPA’s authority to regulate GHG emissions. 11/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ExxonMobil_announce_International_Womens_Day_grants.aspx Grants by ExxonMobil and the ExxonMobil Foundation aid the economic advancement of women in developing nations. 10/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Talismans_selling_50_percent_share_in_Montney_Shale_to_Sasol.aspx Talisman Energy Inc. is selling a 50% interest in its Cypress Assets in the Montney shale play to Sasol Limited (Sasol), for C$1.05 billion. 09/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_wins_EPC_contract_for_Gjøa_field_development.aspx Technip has been awarded an engineering, procurement, construction and installation contract, worth approximately €45 million, by GDF SUEZ for the Gjøa field development located in the Norwegian sector of the North Sea. 09/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE_Oil_and_Gas_are_to_supply_equipment_for_North_Sea_Gas_field_extension.aspx GE Oil & Gas has received a US$ 7 million contract from Total E&P UK Ltd of Aberdeen, Scotland, to supply drilling and production equipment for the expansion of the Elgin Franklin gas field in the North Sea. 08/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Angola_set_to_strike_it_big_with_oil_discoveries.aspx Key exploration rights issue heralds a new frontier in the African nation’s history. 07/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/North_America_A_continent_in_three_parts.aspx Nancy Yamaguchi, contributing editor, looks at North America's oil markets and the growing role of the Canadian oilsands. 07/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Siemens_strengthens_position_in_subsea_power_market.aspx Siemens has acquired two subsea specialist companies to improve its subsea service capabilities. 07/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NPRA_urges_EPA_caution_over_proposed_ozone_standards_change.aspx Gregory Scott of the NPRA warns of the potential damages to America’s economy if changes are ratified. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Energy_companies_turn_to_Russia_as_African/Middle_Eastern_unrest_continues.aspx Total agrees to buy stake in Novatek, while European refinery announces run cuts due to high prices. 04/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Egypt_instability_threatens_the_energy_sector.aspx Concerns for the energy sector in Egypt have been raised following a terrorist attack against a gas pipeline in the Sinai peninsula. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_joins_strategic_partnership_with_Novatek.aspx Total has agreed to participate in the Shtokman LNG project and acquire shares in Novatek. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Cosalt_Offshore_wins_Shell_inspection_work.aspx Cosalt Offshore has won a three year contract to carry out inspections on two of Shell’s onshore gas processing facilities. 03/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Libyan_oil_supply_update.aspx The IEA releases information regarding the reduced supply of crude from Libya and its effect on the wider oil market. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Further_details_emerge_regarding_proposed_Australian_LNG_venture.aspx LNG development project in Queensland gains momentum as other companies finalise deals. 02/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/DNV_to_issue_new_guidelines_on_offshore_gas_terminals.aspx DNV is to issue a new range of technical guidance on offshore gas terminals following the technologies rising use of FSRUs, FPSOs and SRVs in recent years. 01/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/PPG_to_lease_property_to_Gastar_for_Marcellus_Shale_drilling.aspx PPG Industries has announced that it has reached an agreement to lease property for development of Marcellus Shale natural gas resources at the company’s Natrium, W.Va., chemicals site. 01/03/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/New_study_prompts_ATP_to_call_for_access_to_Alaska_OCS.aspx API urges a considered political response to a new study documenting the economic potential of the Alaskan OCS resources. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NPRA_Reliability_and_Maintenance_Conference_advanced_program_released.aspx Information on the event based in Denver is now available online. 25/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_awarded_an_EPIC_Subsea_contract_for_the_Gygrid_project.aspx Statoil has awarded Technip a contract worth approximately €90 million, for the Gygrid field development in Norway. 24/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_Technologies_awarded_75_Million_dollar_contract_to_support_Ekofisk_Field.aspx 24/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Fluor_awarded_FEED_contract_for_Browse_LNG.aspx Fluor Offshore Solutions unit will be responsible for FEED services for the offshore central gas processing facility for the Browse LNG project. 23/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BHP_Billiton_acquires_shale_acreage.aspx BHP Billiton has agreed to acquire all of Chesapeake Energy Corporation's interests in the Fayetteville Shale, USA. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Global_gas_and_shale_unconventional_story.aspx As European shale plays gain momentum and Asian energy providers continue to invest in US shale projects, it is a crucial tipping point for the future of the unconventional gas source on the global scene. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Competitive_salaries_reveal_the_UK_oil_and_gas_industry_in_strong_recovery.aspx New studies in The Salary Guide evidence a strong recovery curve in the UK oil and gas industry, while competitive salaries allow engineers to thrive. 22/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_and_gas_supply_chain_opportunities_in_the_Middle_East.aspx The Middle East continues to be a key market for the UK supply chain, which is not surprising given the region’s significant share of the world’s oil and gas reserves and the fact that plenty of investment is taking place. 21/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NPRA_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx NPRA says Obama oil tax increase would hurt consumers. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_beings_production_at_Itaú_field.aspx Total has announced the startup of the Itaú gas and condensate field. 16/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/First_oil_proves_historic_for_Ghana.aspx Striking first oil is significant for any nation – and for any oil and gas company. But when oil flowed at the Jubilee field in Ghana, it was a particularly historic event. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_battling_court_case_in_Ecuador.aspx A court in Ecuador has ordered Chevron Corp. to pay US$ 8.6 billion for damages to part of the Amazon region. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_comment_on_US_oil_tax.aspx API believe that administration tax hike will hurt jobs, cut government revenue. 15/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_future_energy_scenarios_zone of_uncertainty_ahead.aspx Shell has published its report Signals and Signposts. 14/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BRE_Trust_issues_Financing_UK_Carbon_Reduction_Projects_report.aspx Funding for small-scale solar, biomass and other carbon reduction projects in the UK could rise significantly if consistent reporting guidelines for these schemes can be agreed, a study from BRE Trust, owner of the UK’s leading building research body BRE showed. 11/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Further_drilling_success_for_Chevron.aspx Chevron Corp. has announced further drilling success in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia. 10/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sudan_oil_outlook.aspx From 9 July 2011, a new African state will emerge from Sudan, as the North and South are reconciled via a January referendum declaring the independence of the southern part of the country. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Israel_prepared_for_gas_disruption.aspx Israeli Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu has stated that Israel is prepared for possible disruptions in its natural gas supplies from Egypt, following the recent unrest in the country that supplies a quarter of its energy needs. 08/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Canadian_Quantum_drilling_success.aspx Canadian Quantum Energy Corporation announces that the Company and its partner have successfully finished the drilling of the horizontal well, DRUMLIN CD QUANTM CYN-PEM 14-2-52-11. 07/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/AGR_Petroleum_Services_confirms_drilling_contract.aspx AGR Petroleum Services has confirmed it has entered into a Letter of Intent with Awilco Drilling Limited to provide well management services in the UK North Sea. 04/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE_secures_subsea_orders.aspx GE Oil & Gas has announced two contracts to supply subsea systems in the North Sea and Brazil 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_slight_downturn_in_global_energy_industry .aspx The latest EIC Monitor tracking new active and future projects across the global energy industry shows a slight downturn this quarter (Q4: October – December 2010), with the total value of project announcements down nearly 8%. 02/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chesapeake_sells_shale_acreage_to_CNOOC_Ltd.aspx Chesapeake has entered into a partnership with CNOOC Ltd, whereby CNOOC will purchase a 33.3% share in its Denver-Julesburg and Powder River Basins acreage. 01/02/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sakhalin-1_project_drills_world’s_longest_extended_reach_well .aspx ExxonMobil Neftegas Ltd has successfully drilled a 7.67 mile long extended reach well at the Sakhalin-1 project, setting a new world record in the process. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/APGA_comment_on_Obama’s_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx President Obama’s mixed message for natural gas in the State of the Union Address. 31/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ExxonMobils_energy_outlook.aspx ExxonMobil’s energy outlook shows rising global energy demand, shift toward natural gas and energy efficiency gains. 28/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NPRA_responds_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx Charles T. Drevna, president of NPRA issued the following statement in response to President Obama’s State of the Union address. 27/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API’s_response_to_State_of_the_Union_Address.aspx The American Petroleum Institute has responded to Barack Obama’s State of the Union Address: ‘The President cant do more to create jobs’. 26/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_keys_to_meeting_future_energy_demand.aspx ExxonMobil elaborate on the key components needed to help meet the future demand for oil and gas worldwide. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Keynote_speakers_at_Gastech_2011_announced.aspx Shell, Chevron, ExxonMobil, BP and RasGas leaders to address Gastech 2011. 21/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_Energy_Outlook_2030.aspx The BP Energy Outlook 2030 is the first of BP’s forward looking analyses to be published after 60 years of producing definitive historical data in the BP Statistical Review of World Energy. 20/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/UK_upstream_investment_set_to_rise.aspx Wood Mackenzie’s latest analysis of the UK upstream oil and gas industry has found that the steady recovery seen in 2010 will continue in 2011. 20/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Azerbaijan_as_an_alternative_to_Russia.aspx As Europe grows increasingly weary of the Russian energy dominance that its member states regularly complain about, this issue has yet to be addressed, as bilateral negotiations with Moscow are ongoing. 14/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/LNG_Energy_spuds_first_shale_gas_well_in_Poland.aspx Saponis Investments Sp. Z o.o., a 20% owned subsidiary of LNG Energy Ltd has spudded its first exploratory shale gas well in Poland. 12/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Rumaila_exceeds_production_target_in_Southern_Iraq.aspx The Rumaila Operating Organisation (ROO) has met a major milestone in the redevelopment of the super-giant field in Southern Iraq by increasing production by more than 10% above the 1.066 million bpd initial production rate agreed in December 2009. 11/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Seneca_Resources_acquires_additional_Marcellus_Shale_acreage.aspx Seneca Resources has acquired additional acreage in the Marcellus Shale from EOG Resources at a cost of US$ 23 million. 11/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Carbon_Trade_Exchange_links_with_Winrock’s_American_Carbon_Registry.aspx Original US stalwart of carbon offsets joins global exchange. 10/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/New_industrial_safety_classification_systems.aspx Fridtjof Schucht and Stephen Harrison, Linde Gases, Germany, discuss the harmonised system of classification and labelling of chemicals. 07/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Murphy_Oil_announce_Congo_drilling_results.aspx Murphy Oil Corporation has announced that it has not found commercial quantities of oil in its recent drilling operations in Congo. 07/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Record_oil_production_in_Brazil.aspx Petrobras has revealed that in December it reached three new records in Brazil for monthly, annual and daily oil production averages. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Increased_access_to_oil_and_gas_reserves_could_drive_US_recovery.aspx Wood Mackenzie study shows path to job growth and more government revenue is through increased access to oil and gas reserves. 05/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petronas_Malaysia_awards_offshore_contract_to_Petrofac.aspx Petrofac has been awarded a contract by Petronas Carigali Sdn Bhd for the development of the SEPAT offshore early production system on the East coast of Peninsular Malaysia. 04/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Diamond_Offshor_ Announces_Order_for_Ultra-Deepwater_Drillship .aspx Diamond Offshore Drilling have signed a contract for an ultra deepwater drilling ship with Hyundai Heavy Industries, with the option to buy a second one. 04/01/2011 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_businesses_transferred_to_Jacobs.aspx Aker Solutions has entered into a share purchase agreement (SPA) whereby it has agreed to transfer operations within its Process and Construction business area to Jacobs Engineering Group Inc. (Jacobs). 22/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_comment_on_increased_production_deliveries.aspx Increase in petroleum deliveries signals stronger economy say the American Petroleum Institute. 20/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/IHS_Herold_Review_shows_positive_results_for_services_sector.aspx A special IHS Herold Review on the oilfield services sector issued this month indicates a healthier growth outlook for the industry in 2011, despite being hard hit by the Gulf of Mexico (Gulf) drilling moratorium in 2010. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Transforming_the_cleanup_process_after_oil_disasters.aspx Oil accidents have prompted Danish industries and research to cooperate on new groundbreaking sonar technology. For the first time ever it will be possible to get a detailed picture of oil in the water column and on the seafloor. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_sanctions_Big_Foot_development.aspx Chevron Corporation has sanctioned the development of its US$ 4 billion Big Foot development. 17/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Caspian_Pipeline_Consortium_to_expand_pipeline_capacity.aspx The Caspian Pipeline Consortium is to expand its pipeline capacity to 67 million tpa at a cost of US$ 5.4 billion. The expansion will allow Kazakhstan to increase it oil exports. 16/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/First_Oil_in_Ghana's_Jubilee_field.aspx Tullow Oil and its Jubilee partners are celebrating First Oil from the Jubilee field today. The first shipment is expected to be exported in January 2011. 15/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_and_gas_companies_face_unprecedented_uncertainties_over_next_10_years.aspx Chatham House has released a new report that discusses the uncertainties the oil and gas industry will face over the next 10 years. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NPRA_says_court_decision_on_GHGs_bad_for_consumers.aspx Charles T. Drevna’s comment on a ruling made by the US Court of Appeals Association. 13/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_announces_capital_and_exploratory_budget_for_2011.aspx Chevron Corporation has announced a US$ 26 billion capital and exploratory spending programme for 2011. Approximately 85% of the 2011 spending programme is for upstream oil and gas exploration and production projects worldwide. Another 10% is associated with the company's downstream businesses. 09/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Husky_signs_agreement_with_CNOOC_for_Liwan_3-1 field_development.aspx Husky Energy Inc. has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary, Husky Oil China Ltd., has signed a Heads of Agreement with China National Offshore Oil Corporation (CNOOC), specifying the key principles of cooperation for funding and operation of the Liwan 3-1 deep water gas field development. 08/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/RWE_Dea_Norge_discovers_oil_offshore_Norway .aspx The series of exploration successes for RWE Dea in Norway continues. Having already made a major gas discovery in the Zidane licence area in mid-September, the semisubmersible drilling rig Bredford Dolphin just made another discovery in the Titan prospect (PL 420), with a promising oil discovery. 08/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Osyka_finds_Placedo_East_field_gas-productive.aspx Osyka Corporation has found its recently acquired interests in the Placedo East field in Texas to be gas-productive. 08/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Cuadrilla_resources_find_shale_gas_in_UK.aspx Cuadrilla Resources has found shale gas after drilling 4000 ft down into the Bowland Shale formation in Lancashire, Northern England. 08/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Zubair_field_reaches_target_production_growth.aspx The Zubair oil field in Iraq has had its production raised by 10% to 200,000 bpd of oil, putting the consortium that runs it on target to reach 1.2 million bpd of oil in six years time. 07/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/How_long_will_Pakistani_security_forces_be_able_to_keep_militants_from_Islamabad.aspx Fraser Bomford, AKE, examines the risks of living and working in Pakistan, especially for foreign expatriates who have become a target in recent years. 03/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_statement_on_deficit_commission_report.aspx API comments on the recent US tax recommendations. 02/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_Territorial_Oil_Dispute .aspx In the last year a number of territorial disputes, which had been quietly ignored before the financial crisis, have come back to prominence; the disputes have been further exacerbated by the presence of oil in some instances. 01/12/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Opening_oil_exploration_to_the_East_Coast.aspx The African Continent’s west coast has long been an oil rich haven for oil companies from the west to exploit, yet now with the continual discoveries of oil rich deposits in the east, companies are turning their attention to countries like Uganda, Tanzania and Mozambique to source large quantities of Africa’s oil reserve. 30/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/China’s_unconventional_gas_industry_to_see_long-term_growth.aspx China is increasingly looking to exploit its native reserves of unconventional gas but this development will not match the pace of the US. 26/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CCS_A_Status_Update.aspx Around the world, governments are tackling carbon emissions head-on with ambitious carbon capture and storage (CCS) programmes and the race is hotting up to lead the world on this relatively new technology and to harness its economic potential. 24/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/UK_consuming_a_third_more_CO2_than_in_1990.aspx New research from Policy Exchange shows that Britain and the EU are only on course to meet international carbon targets because emissions have been ‘off shored’ to countries like China. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Latin_American_oil_exports.aspx Taryn Evans, Central and Latin America analyst for AKE, examines the stability of US oil imports from Latin America. 19/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Williams_acquires_Bakken_shale_acreage.aspx Williams has acquired 85,800 acres of core Bakken shale from private owners for US$ 925 million, and expects to invest a further US$ 300 million developing the assets. 18/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Viking_Moorings_announces_partnership_with_Mainticare_Ltd.aspx Viking Moorings, today announced that it has signed an exclusive international agency agreement with Mainticare Ltd, one of the largest marine and oilfield services contractors in Malta. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Vital_role_for_gas_says_Energy_Minister.aspx Gas has a vital role in the UK’s future energy mix, said Energy Minister Charles Hendry. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Petrobras_to_use_Subsea_7_pipelay_vessel.aspx Petrobras has awarded a two year US$ 110 million contract to Subsea 7 for the exclusive use of its Lochnagar pipelay vessel for two years. 16/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/India_and_UK_business_leaders_to_kick_start_low_carbon_collaboration.aspx A brief look at the new low carbon collaboration between UK and Indian business leaders the ‘UK-India Business Leaders Climate Group.’ 15/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_energy_world_faces_unprecedented_uncertainty.aspx According to the International Energy Agency’s latest World Energy Outlook, much stronger action is needed to accelerate the transformation of the global energy system. 12/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EPAs_GHG_rules.aspx The American Petroleum Institute is reviewing the Environmental Protection Agency’s greenhouse gas reporting rule requirements for the petroleum and natural gas industries. 11/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_is_set_to_acquire_Atlas_Energy.aspx Chevron Corporation has announced plans to acquire Atlas Energy, which will provide Chevron with an attractive natural gas resource position primarily located in the Marcellus Shale. 11/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_sells_Gulf_of_Mexico_fields_to_WT_Offshore_Inc.aspx Shell has agreed to sell its interest in six Gulf of Mexico oil and gas fields to W & T Energy VI, LLC, a wholly owned subsidiary of W&T Offshore Inc., for US$ 450 million. 10/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_rig_workers_kidnapped_in_Nigeria .aspx It has been reported that at least five people have been kidnapped from the High Island VII jackup rig operating off the coast of Nigeria’s southern delta. The newly installed rig is operated by Afren PLC. 10/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_House_bill_requires_immediate_notification_for_a_pipeline_leak.aspx US House passes a bill requiring notification of a pipeline leak within an hour; whilst raising penalties for violations. 10/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Letter_to_The_Times_on_climate_change_financing.aspx A letter from members of the UN High Level Advisory Group on climate change financing. 09/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Murphy_Oil_acquires_new_acreage_in_Kurdistan.aspx Murphy oil has acquired a 50% interest in the Central Dohuk block in Kurdistan. 05/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_Technologies_becomes_member_of_NSRI.aspx FMC Technologies has joined The National Subsea Research Institute’s (NSRI) industry steering group, which focuses on developing technologies to maintain the UK subsea sector’s leading position in global markets. 03/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/drilling_to_independence.aspx Latin America's goal for energy independence is tied to its offshore oil and gas reserves. Experts from the illustrious O&G LA 20 committee believe that the offshore sector will become even more important in the future as the industry shifts to deeper waters. 02/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Unstable_cement_used_in_Macondo_well.aspx Fred H Bartlit, the chief investigator for the National Commission on the BP Deepwater Horizon Oil Spill, has sent a letter to the commission outlining some of the preliminary results learned from an analysis of the cement used in the Macondo well. 02/11/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_provide_safety_standards.aspx API provides expanded online access to its safety standards. 29/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total awards Petrofac gas plant contract in the Shetlands.aspx Petrofac has been awarded a £500 million contract to build a gas processing plant in the Shetlands for Total. 28/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Global_energy_industry_holding_steady.aspx The latest EIC Monitor (Q3) shows encouraging levels of new projects emerging across the globe with China, India and the USA having some of the largest new projects. 26/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_sells_deepwater_Gulf_of_Mexico_wells_to_Marubeni.aspx BP is selling four mature producing deepwater wells in the Gulf of Mexico to Marubeni Oil and Gas for US$ 650 million. 25/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ENI_awarded_North_Sea_gas_storage_license.aspx ENI has been awarded a gas storage license to develop a gas storage facility under the North Sea in the depleted Deborah field. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_awarded_contract_for_Papa-terra_field.aspx Technip has been awarded a contract for the supply of Integrated Production Bundles to the Papa Terra field in Brazil’s Campos Basin. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/French_strike_update.aspx A look at what is currently happening in France as a result of the pension and retirement strikes. 22/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shale_gas_to_radically_transform_global_energy_landscape.aspx Shale gas will radically transform the global energy landscape and replace other fuel types thanks to new technology, according to Datamonitor. 20/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CNOOC_to_purchase_interest_in_Chesapeake’s_shale_interests.aspx CNOOC is to purchase 33% of Chesapeake’s acreage in the Eagle Ford shale project. 20/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_concludes_Annual_Meeting.aspx A brief outline of the conclusions drawn at the American Petroleum Institute’s Annual Meeting. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/UK_not_realising_offshore_potential.aspx Subsea UK’s chief Alistair Bernie has highlighted Britain’s’ great potential in the emerging offshore renewables market and also our shortfalls. By his estimation, the UK is in danger of repeating the same mistakes it made when the North Sea first started opening up. 19/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Blessing_or_Curse_Exploration_of_oil_discoveries_in_Afghanistan_not_without_risk .aspx Fraser Bomford & Samantha Wolreich, AKE Ltd., examine the oil and gas exploration possibilities that Afghanistan has to offer. 18/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Deepwater_drilling_ban_lifted.aspx Secretary of the Interior Ken Salazar has determined it is appropriate that deepwater oil and gas drilling resume, provided that operators certify compliance with all existing rules and requirements, and demonstrate the availability of adequate blowout containment resources. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_shale_gas_discovery_over_already.aspx The CEO of Chesapeake Energy Aubrey McClendon has said that the most significant natural gas and oil shale fields in the US have already been found, and that investors should not wait around for major new discoveries. 15/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CAMAC_Energy_Inc_enters_agreement_to_acquire_contract_rights_to_Oyo_field_offshore_Nigeria.aspx CAMAC Energy has acquired Allied Energy Resources oil mining lease for the Oyo field offshore Nigeria. 14/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_gas_prices_on_the_rise.aspx US gas prices are increasing but in the long-term such high prices are unsustainable, as there is likely to be continued investment in exploiting new resources which will bring prices down and demand is likely to fall if the American economy does not pick up. 12/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Statoil_enters_Eagle_Ford_shale.aspx Statoil has acquired the Eagle Ford Shale assets of Enduring Resources LLC, in partnership with Talisman Energy Inc. 11/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Eurasia_Drilling_Company_and_Schlumberger_join_forces.aspx Eurasia Drilling Company Limited (Eurasia) and Schlumberger have announced that they have signed a Letter of Intent to sell and purchase each other’s drilling and service assets, while entering a strategic alliance in the CIS. 07/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Spectrum_announces_3D_multi-client_merge_project_offshore_Australia.aspx Spectrum ASB, the Australian subsidiary of Spectrum, has released a new large scale 3D multi-client seismic merge dataset, which provides a high resolution overview of the Carnarvon Basin. 07/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/West_Africa_to_benefit_from_GOM .aspx The Gulf of Mexico disaster has inadvertently led to increased investment in West African exploration ventures, but is enough funding being spent on safety? 06/10/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Industry_to_tackle_global_challenges_at_OE_2011.aspx The upstream oil and gas sector is faced with “challenges of enormous scale” that the global industry must tackle if it is to provide safe, smart and sustainable supplies, while also continuing to explore and develop new territories and frontiers. 24/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Upstream_oil_and_gas_industry_still_wrestling_with_information_overload.aspx Upstream players are calling for a simpler and more unified computing environment to help them manage information overload, according to a Microsoft Corp. and Accenture survey. 23/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_awarded_US$_520_million_order_for_Total’s_CLOV_project.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. has signed an agreement with Total Exploration & Production Angola for the manufacture and supply of subsea production equipment for the CLOV development project. 23/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Ingrain_opens_digital_rock_physics_lab_in_Abu_Dhabi.aspx Ingrain, a digital rock physics company, has announced the opening of its newest digital rock physics lab, located in Mussafah, Abu Dhabi. 22/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_to_make_well_containment_equipment_available_to_MWCC.aspx BP is to join the marine well containment company (MWCC), which is designed to provide a quick response service for the Gulf of Mexico; as part of the agreement it will be contributing its own well containment equipment to the group. 22/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aubin_completes_expansion_of_lab_and_testing_facilities.aspx Aubin, an independent supplier of specialist chemicals to the oil and gas industry, has completed a major expansion of its laboratory and testing facilities at its UK headquarters. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Baker_Hughes_acquires_Meyer_and_Associates .aspx Baker Hughes has acquired Meyer & Associates, a leading petroleum industry software developer. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Polarcus_Samur_upgraded_to_eight_streamer_capacity.aspx Polarcus Limited has announced that the company is upgrading Polarcus Samur from the current six streamer arrangement to an eight streamer configuration. 21/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Saudi_Aramco_discovers_unconventional_reserves.aspx Saudi Aramco, Saudi Arabia’s national oil company, has announced that it has huge reserves of unconventional gas in the form of shale gas, which could double its proved gas reserves. 20/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Taxes_on_oil_and_gas.aspx Two notes from the American Petroleum Institute regarding new oil and natural gas industry taxes. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oilsands_expansion.aspx Shell oilsands expansion is now onstream. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/CAA_and_GHGs.aspx American Petroleum Institute says Clean Air Act is not designed to address greenhouse gas emissions. 17/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Climate_change_legislation.aspx Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid said this week that the Senate will not pass legislation this year that imposes a price on carbon. 15/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iran_key_international_players_adding_fuel_to_the_fire.aspx The recent UN and EU sanctions in response to its continued nuclear programme have left Tehran with few friends in the international community, and it is unsurprising that the states who intend to carry on doing business with such a contentious partner clearly have their own political agendas to pursue. 15/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_research_and_development.aspx New Recovery Act funding boosts industrial carbon capture and storage research and development. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/More_‘Rally_for_Jobs’_news.aspx 750 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Canton, Ohio, rally. 08/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Norwegian_vs._US_drilling_regimes.aspx DNV has compared the U.S. GOM and the Norwegian offshore drilling regulatory regimes. The study identified similarities, but overall there are some fundamental differences between the two countries’ regulations. 07/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_awarded_Marulk_tie-in_to_Norne.aspx Aker Solutions has been awarded the NOK 120 million contract for the tie-in of the Marulk field to the Norne FPSO. 06/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Baker_Hughes_installs_world’s_first_ultra_temperature_SAGD .aspx Baker Hughes has installed the world’s first ultra temperature electrical submersible pumping systems in steam assisted gravity drainage wells in the Canadian oilsands. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Global_Marine_Systems_installs_cable_for_Gjøa_floating_platform.aspx Global Marine Systems has announced the successful completion of the Gjøa power cable installation. Gjøa is the first ever floating platform to have power supplied by a direct link from shore, and will contribute to a greener source of energy, reducing carbon emissions by an estimated 210 000 tpy. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Veolia_awarded_contract_by_SBM_Atlantia.aspx VWS Westgarth, part of Veolia Water Solutions & Technologies, has been awarded a multimillion dollar contract by SBM Atlantia for their FPSO to be installed in the Baleia Azul field, Campos Basin, offshore Espirito Santo state, Brazil. 03/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Keeping_an_eye_on_Earl.aspx Some of the latest Hurricane Earl news. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Greenpeace_threatens_legal_action_over_offshore_drilling.aspx Greenpeace lawyers have threatened the UK government with legal action over deep sea drilling in British waters, as four Greenpeace climbers who spent nearly 48 hrs in sub zero temperatures on an Arctic oil rig ended their occupation early this morning. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Deepwater_control_systems.aspx With the investigation into the underlying cause of the BP oil spill in the Gulf of Mexico underway, people are starting to scrutinise the software systems that controlled the blow-out preventer amongst other things. What steps can be taken to make sure control systems are foolproof? 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Thousands_call_on_Congress_to_look_at_jobs_and_the_economy.aspx More than 5000 gather and call on Congress to focus on jobs and the economy in Texas rallies. 02/09/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GE_to_supply_wellhead_sensors_for_Golia.aspx GE’s Sensing business has won an order to provide over 130 subsea wellhead sensors for installation in the Goliat field, which is located within the Norwegian sector of the Barents Sea. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Undersea_carbon_dioxide_storage.aspx The UK Government wish to license under sea CCS. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/HSE_warns_oil_and_gas_industry_to_improve_offshore_safety.aspx The Health and Safety Executive (HSE) has released statistics showing an increase in major injuries and unplanned hydrocarbon releases and has warned the offshore industry to ‘up its game’ in identifying and rectifying the causes of such events. 27/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Resolute_Energy_to_develop_Bakken_acreage.aspx Resolute Energy has entered into an agreement with Marathon Oil to develop up to 19,000 acres of the Bakken field in North Dakota. 26/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_expands_access_to_its_safety_standards.aspx recent announcement from the American Petroleum Institute regarding the release of its online safety standards. 24/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_and_PETRONAS_announce_strategic_partnership.aspx Technip has announced a strategic partnership with subsidiaries of PETRONAS, to work jointly on onshore and offshore projects. 23/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kosmos_Energy_terminates_share_purchase_agreement.aspx Kosmos has terminated the sale of its Ghana business to ExxonMobil in order to continue its exploration, appraisal and development operations. 19/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_companies_in_Iraq_too_ambitious.aspx Oil companies in Iraq may be too ambitious about production targets due to field characteristics and exportation problems. 18/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chinas_energy_policy_and_foreign_policy_fuse.aspx Untapped oil reserves add to anxieties in the South China Sea as China’s energy policy and foreign policy fuse. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_announces_drilling_success_in_Carnarvon_Basin.aspx Chevron has discovered more natural gas in its Acme-1 well, underpinning plans for expansion of the Wheatstone LNG hub. 17/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Woodside_makes_gas_discovery_at_Alaric-1_exploration_well.aspx Woodside has made new gas discoveries at its Alaric-1 exploration well, reviving hopes that the planned expansion of its Pluto regasification terminal may go ahead. 16/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Juggling_the_current_oil_and_gas_issues.aspx Do the environmental impacts of potential oil spills outweigh the economic effects of stifling exploration efforts, and can more be done to make oil and gas drilling safer? 12/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Renewables_sector_to_face_skills_shortage.aspx More than 2200 commercial divers will be needed to help build and develop Europe’s offshore wind sector as it rapidly expands over the next six years, according to leading industry analysts. 12/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sicilian_offshore_drilling_fears.aspx Plans to drill for oil and gas in Sicilian waters have met with stiff opposition from local authorities and campaigners. 11/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Long_term_damage_from_Gulf_of_Mexico_spill.aspx BP has started to scale back its clean-up operations but there is still disagreement about how much more work is necessary. 11/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_selling_business_interests_in_Colombia.aspx BP is selling its gas, exploration and processing business in Colombia to a consortium of Ecopetrol and Talisman. 05/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/No_drilling_in_Ecuadorian_Amazon_reserve.aspx Ecuador has pledged not to drill for oil in an area of pristine Amazon rainforest in exchange for US$ 3.6 billion worth of payments. 04/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/MC252_well_finally_reaches_static_condition.aspx BP has announced that the MC252 well appears to have reached a static condition. The well pressure is now being controlled by the hydrostatic pressure of the drilling mud, which is the desired outcome of the static kill procedure carried out. 04/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Western_Gas_Partners_acquire_Wattenberg_gathering_system.aspx Western Gas has agreed to pay Anadarko US$ 498 million to acquire its 1734 mile Wattenberg gathering system. 03/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Ultra_Green_unveils_new_technology_to_soak_up_oil.aspx Ultra Green has unveiled new technology that can potentially clean up the majority of the estimated 4 million bbls of oil spilled in the Gulf of Mexico by the end of September. 02/08/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_Digest_of_United_Kingdom_Energy_Statistics_2010.aspx The Digest of United Kingdom Energy Statistics 2010 is published today by the Department of Energy and Climate Change. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_effect_of_the_Deepwater_Horizon_disaster.aspx Infield Systems Ltd considers how the shockwaves of the Deepwater Horizon incident will be felt across the deepwater sector. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Energy_bill_should_do_no_harm.aspx NPRA’s Drevna comments on National Journal’s Energy & Environment blog. 29/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Africa_continues_deepwater_drilling.aspx In spite of the furore over the Macondo spill, deepwater drilling is continuing unabated in Africa. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EIC_Monitor_shows_continuing_investment.aspx The most recent EIC Monitor which tracks new energy projects has found that though there has been significant investment in the sector, total investment is still down 6% since the same quarter last year. 28/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_sets_out_Gulf_of_Mexico_costs.aspx BP has taken a pre-tax charge of US$ 32.2 billion for the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, including the US$ 20 billion escrow compensation fund previously announced. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_CEO_Tony_Hayward_to_step_down .aspx BP has announced that Tony Hayward is to step down as group Chief Executive with effect from 1 October, 2010. He will be succeeded as of that date by fellow Executive Director Robert Dudley. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/University_of_Aberdeen_and_Halliburton_sign_partnership_agreement.aspx The University of Aberdeen and global energy group Halliburton have signed a strategic partnership agreement. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Murphy_Oil_plans_to_exit_refining_business.aspx Murphy Oil will sell three oil refineries and focus on its upstream and retail businesses in the US. 27/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_wins_contract_for_Goliat_FPSO_mooring_system.aspx Aker Solutions has won a contract worth NOK 150 million (US$ 24.25 million) to supply the vessel mooring system for the Goliat FPSO, owned by Eni Norge. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Inaugural_Energy_Event_awards_Dinner.aspx The Energy Event will be hosting its inaugural Awards Dinner in September to showcase a more positive side of the energy industry. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Consortium_developing_well_blowout_response_measures.aspx ConocoPhillips, Shell, Exxonmobil and Chevron are planning to build a rapid response system to any future well-blowouts in the Gulf of Mexico. 22/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_future_of_the_energy_industry.aspx What challenges are facing the energy industry and how can they solve these problems? 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_signs_North_America_and_Egypt_asset_deals_with_Apache .aspx BP has entered into several agreements to sell upstream assets in the US, Canada and Egypt to Apache Corporation. 21/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_signs_major_gas_deal_with_Egypt.aspx BP has signed a new agreement with the Egyptian Ministry of Petroleum and the Egyptian General Petroleum Corporation to develop the significant hydrocarbon resources in the North Alexandria and West Mediterranean Deepwater concessions. 20/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_stops_oil_leak_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx For the first time since 20 April, oil has temporarily stopped leaking into the Gulf. BP is awaiting well integrity results to see how much pressure the well can endure. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/NOIA, exploration, drilling, Gulf of Mexico, moratorium, Department of the Interior.aspx The NOIA has criticised the new suspensions for being overly restrictive on their industry and the lack of consultation before its implementation. 16/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kazakh_oil_export_duty_reinstated.aspx Political uncertainty and renewed confidence in Kazakhstan’s investor appeal has led to the reinstatement of Kazakh oil export duty to squeeze foreign investors’ profit margins. 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Emiratisation_in_the_energy_sector.aspx ADIPEC partners with Abu Dhabi Tawteen Council to foster Emiratisation in the energy sector 15/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Now _here_A_review_of_natural_gas_markets_and_key_players_Egypt.aspx Natural gas is a major component of the Egyptian energy balance and its availability has been driving a flourishing petrochemical and fertiliser industry. Cedigaz present a review of the natural gas production and consumption in the Egyptian market and medium-term projections for the future of the market. 12/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Increased_drilling_activity_by_UK_oil_and_gas_industry_signals_rising_confidence.aspx North Sea offshore drilling activity has risen in the second quarter of 2010 by 133%, according to figures released by Deloitte; more than double the number of new wells were spudded than in Q1. 08/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell set to award contracts for Iraq oil field.aspx Shell is ready to award deals to drill and perform EPC on new oil wells in Iraq’s Majnoon field. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_response_to_new_oil_and_gas_taxes.aspx API stresses new taxes on oil and gas industry would imperil economic recovery. 07/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Venezuela_wins_historic_OPEC_quiz.aspx Venezuela has won the OPEC’s first ever international quiz, as part of celebrations to mark the 50th anniversary of the group’s formation. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/API_on_domestic_energy_sources.aspx Senate action on domestic energy sources imperils jobs and economic growth. 01/07/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Industry_chief_calls_for_greater_subsea_focus.aspx Subsea UK is calling for greater support from the UK government to support the sector and help promote its future growth. 30/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iran_left_out_in_the_cold.aspx Foreign firms have started to leave Iran as new economic sanctions come into force. 29/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/How_to_save_the_Gulf.aspx Natural Power Concepts has submitted two new oil spill remediation technologies for dealing with the Gulf of Mexico spill. 28/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Keystone_XL_expansion_delayed_by_congressmen.aspx A letter sent to US Secretary of State Hillary Clinton asks that more consideration be given to the proposed expansion before a permit is granted. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Tupi_reserves_potential_confirmed_by_new_well.aspx BG group has confirmed the presence of light oil in its Tupi Alto well in the Santos basin, reinforcing estimates that there could be up to 8 billion bbls of light oil and gas in the Tupi reservoirs. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Samson_Oil_and_Gas_to_sell_part_of_Goshen_County_project.aspx Samson Oil & Gas is to sell of part of its Goshen county assets to finance development of their other assets in Goshen County, Williston Basin and the Gulf coast onshore basin. 25/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Energy_Global_launches_Facebook_page_and_joins_Twitter.aspx You can now find Energy Global on Facebook and Twitter social networking sites. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Biomass_number_one_power_source_in_Sweden.aspx Biomass now accounts for 32% of Sweden’s energy needs, having surpassed oil in 2009, putting Sweden firmly on target to meet its renewable energy commitments in 2020. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chevron_accused_of_attempting_to_sabotage_Ecuadorian_court_system .aspx Amazonian groups have accused Chevron of attempting to sabotage the court proceedings to decide a final settlement for environmental damage claims. 24/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ Oil_spill_on_UK_coastline.aspx Clean-up operations are underway after a pipeline leaked at Esso’s Fawley terminal on Sunday. 23/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Subsea_giant_formed_from_Acergy_and_Subsea_7.aspx Acergy and Subsea 7 have agreed to combine in order to create a world-leading company and provide better services to their clients. 21/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iran_and_Pakistan_finalise_‘peace_pipeline’_without_India.aspx The US$ 7.6 billion pipeline deal between Iran and Pakistan goes ahead without India – contrary to the original plan conceived in the 1990s. 17/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/KKR_and_Hilcorp_form_partnership_to_exploit_Eagle_Ford_Shale.aspx The two companies have signed a deal worth US$ 400 million to exploit the Eagle Ford Shale, in which Hilcorp already own 100,000 acres. 16/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kentucky_Geological_Survey_completes_assessment_of_Kentucky’s_potential_for_CCS.aspx The Kentucky Geological Survey (KGS) at the University of Kentucky has completed a broad assessment of geologic factors affecting Kentucky’s potential for permanent storage of carbon dioxide. It also addresses the potential use of carbon dioxide for increasing recovery of oil from Kentucky fields. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Zero_Carbon_Britain_2030.aspx New report says Britain could cut greenhouse gas emissions to zero by 2030, creating hundreds of thousands of new jobs and regaining energy security. 15/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Carbon_capture_and_storage_investment.aspx US Department of Energy Secretary Chu announces nearly US$ 1 billion public/private investment in industrial carbon capture and storage. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Interview_by_European_Center_for_Energy_Security_Analysis_(ECESA)_Pt_2.aspx The European Center for Energy Security Analysis provide an overview of the challenges facing Europe as it attempts to diversify its gas supply to ensure energy security. 11/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Second_Texas_gas_pipeline_blast .aspx Two die in second pipeline explosion in Texas. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Alert_Meter_users.aspx Litre Meter searches for oldest Pelton Wheel flow meter. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Practical_Energy_and_Climate_Plan_Act_of_2010.aspx US Energy Secretary Steven Chu sent the following letter to Senator Richard Lugar on 9th June regarding Senator Lugar’s ‘Practical Energy and Climate Plan Act of 2010’. 10/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_liabilities_dwarf_Chevron’s.aspx BP’s projected liabilities for the Gulf spill dwarf those of Chevron over its toxic dumping in Ecuador. 09/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technology_and_partnerships_essential_to_meeting_new_energy_demand_growth.aspx Speaking in China, ExxonMobil’s Senior Vice President outlined the need for stronger partnerships and the use of cutting edge technology in the energy industry to access new reserves. 08/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Baker_Hughes_acquires_Russian_ESP_service_provider.aspx Baker Hughes has acquired Siberia based Oilpump Services (OPS), the second largest electrical submersible pumping (ESP) system service company in Western Siberia. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_will_fund_construction_of_six_sections_of_Louisiana_barrier_islands.aspx BP has announced that it supports the US government's decision to proceed with the construction of six sections of the Louisiana barrier islands. The company will fund the estimated US$ 360 million it will cost to construct the six sections. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/A_natural_tool_to_tackle_oil_spills.aspx Marine bacteria could be the key to cleaning oil spills in the sea, without further damaging the environment by using chemicals, according to microbiologists at Bangor University. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Will_BP_succumb_to_a_takeover_bid.aspx There are many pros and cons to taking over BP when it is vulnerable, but at the moment, the cons appear to outweigh the pros. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Downstream_news_from_Bahrain_and_Kuwait.aspx A roundup of news from the two Middle Eastern downstream industries. 03/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EXCO_and_BG_Group_close_JV.aspx EXCO and BG Group have announced the closure of the Appalachian JV. 02/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Hurricane_season_predictions_14_storms_in_store.aspx The coming Atlantic storm season may bring the most destructive hurricanes in years, according to US NOAA predictions. 01/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gulf_of_Mexico_oil_spill_the_next_step.aspx With ‘top kill’ operations failing to overcome the flow from the well, the next strategy is to deploy a lower marine riser package cap containment system. 01/06/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_National_Ocean_Industries_Association_responds_to_the_moratorium_on_drilling_activities.aspx The association has revealed the long-term economic effects of the drilling moratorium. 28/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Downstream_update_Asia_and_Pacific_Rim.aspx Round up of recent downstream news from Asia and the Pacific Rim. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/New_UK_energy_bill.aspx New energy bill announced: green focus plus help for North Sea production. 26/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kevin_Costner_helps_oil_spill_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx Hollywood actor Kevin Costner has announced that he intends to implement a machine that he has been developing for 15 years in the massive oil clear up efforts in the Gulf of Mexico. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gulf_of_Mexico_forecast.aspx Why the Gulf of Mexico is one of the few bright spots in the North American oilpatch. 25/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Baker_Hughes_and_VSFusion_complete_microseismic_fracture_monitoring_survey.aspx Baker Hughes and VSFusion, a borehole seismic processing joint venture between Baker Hughes and CGGVeritas, recently completed one of the largest microseismic hydraulic fracture monitoring surveys ever undertaken. 24/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_launches_live_webcam_of_riser_flow.aspx BP has launched a live webcam of the riser flow, which can be viewed at www.bp.com Meanwhile, the US government has created a Flow Rate Technical Team (FRTT) to develop a more precise estimate of the rate of flow from the well. 21/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Technip_completes_Apache_II.aspx Technip completes construction of its new pipelay vessel; declares labour cuts at Pori yard. 20/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Kidnap_and_the_Energy_Industry.aspx Kidnapping remains a problem across the developing world with foreign nationals a particularly attractive target for criminals and militant groups. 18/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Qatargas_signs_EPSA_agreement_with_Shell_and_Petrochina.aspx Qatar Petroleum signed the exploration and production sharing agreement with Shell and Petrochina for Qatar block D. 17/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Unconventional_oil_found_near_Paris.aspx Toreador and Hess have created a joint venture to exploit vast reserves of shale oil in the Paris basin. 17/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/A_green_light_for_North_America.aspx Few would disagree that 2009 was a terrible year for the North American oil patch. But now, as 2010 unfolds, the sector is gearing up to go. Is this the beginning of a renaissance in the petroleum industry or a false rally? 13/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Baker_Hughes_installs_subsea_boosting_systems_at_Perdido .aspx Baker Hughes has installed enhanced run life electrical submersible pumping (ESP) systems in two vertical subsea boosting stations located on the seabed at Shell’s Perdido field in the Gulf of Mexico in 8000 ft of water. 12/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wärtsilä_provides_power_modules_for_FPSO.aspx Wärtsilä has signed a contract with the Brazilian industrial group QUIP to supply three main power modules for a new P-63 floating production storage and offloading (FPSO) vessel. 12/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Green_Collar_Energy_Forum.aspx A round up of the main messages from the 2010 Green Collar Energy Forum. 04/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ITF_calls_for_technology_proposals.aspx ITF is calling for proposals for new technologies associated with the more efficient recovery of unconventional resources and enhanced oil recovery. 04/05/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_steps_up_shoreline_protection_plans_on_US_Gulf_Coast.aspx BP has launched the next phase of its effort to contain and clean up the Gulf of Mexico oil spill, with a significant expansion of onshore preparations in case spilled oil should reach the coast. 30/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_Nigerian_Petroleum_Industry_Bill.aspx The Nigerian Petroleum Industry Bill (PIB) is an ambitious attempt, 10 years in the making, to comprehensively reform the Nigerian oil and gas sector. While theoretically it makes a great deal of sense, in practical terms it is flawed. 29/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iran_and_Qatar_oil_and_gas_industries.aspx Ng Weng Hoong takes a look at the changing fortunes of the oil and gas industries in Iran and Qatar in LNG Industry's Spring regional report. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Russia_Ukraine_pipe_imports_decision.aspx Russia to allow duty free import of pipes from Ukraine. 28/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/2010_showing_growth_in_global_energy_industry_projects.aspx Looking back at the first quarter of 2010, some encouraging signs of growth can be seen across the global energy industry, according to the latest data from EIC Monitor - the quarterly index that tracks newly announced projects across the global energy supply chain. 27/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BJ_Services_gears_up_in_Marcellus_shale_fields.aspx BJ Services Company is expanding its tubing and casing running operations in the Marcellus shale fields of Pennsylvania, West Virginia and New York. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_predicts_energy_will_grow_rapidly_over_next_two_decades.aspx Shell officials have stated that the Middle East will struggle to keep enough investment to meet the demand for natural gas over the next two decades. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Securing_safe_investments_in_Iraq’s_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx More and more business opportunities are arising in Iraq’s southern province of Basrah. Recent months have seen a flurry of contracts signed in the oil, gas, construction and shipping sectors and the area looks set to become an energy and logistics hub. 23/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/100_years_in_the_water_treatment_industry.aspx NA Water Systems is celebrating 100 years in the water treatment industry. 22/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Citizen_of_the_year_award.aspx ExxonMobil CEO, Rex Tillerson has been awarded the Houston World Affairs Council Citizen of the Year Award. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/When_helicopters_are_unable_to_fly.aspx The grounding of several helicopter flights to North Sea oil and gas platforms in the wake of the Iceland volcano has resulted in a focus on marine alternatives. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Cygnus_gas_field_reserve_estimates_continue_to_grow.aspx Endeavour International Corporation has announced that the successful appraisal drilling in the western area of the Cygnus gas field in Block 44/11a has led to increased reserves and prospective resource estimates, and extended the field boundary to the north and west. 21/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ExxonMobil_sets_new_drilling_record.aspx ExxonMobil has completed the world’s longest extended reach well drilled from an existing offshore fixed platform drilling rig, increasing the company’s ability to produce more domestic oil supplies from existing facilities at the Santa Ynez unit, offshore southern California. 20/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Four_common_design_mistakes.aspx Solomon Associates shares the four most common mistakes energy companies make in designing a new facility. 16/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Chinas_race_for_oil.aspx China is influencing the course of peak oil debate, with rapid expansion of its oil and gas holdings around the world. 13/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Libyas_hidden_wealth.aspx Libya potentially holds massive resources, which could offset the dwindling reserves in MENA region. 07/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_starts_production_at_Perdido.aspx Shell has produced its first oil and natural gas from the Perdido development, the world’s deepest offshore drilling and production facility. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Nord_Stream_construction_to_begin_this_week.aspx Construction of the long-anticipated Nord Stream gas pipeline from Russia to Germany via the Baltic officially got underway on 9th April. 06/04/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/News_from_Canada_and_North_America.aspx A brief round up of refinery and oilsands news from Canada and North America. 25/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Weatherford_joins_consortium_to_develop_acoustic_flowmeter.aspx Weatherford International Ltd has announced its participation in a collaborative project to develop a fibre optics based in-well distributed acoustic flowmeter based on the revolutionary iDAS™ technology, developed by Silixa. 24/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Mustang_will_review_readiness_of_Woodside_Energy’s_North_Rankin_B_platform.aspx Woodside Energy Ltd has selected Mustang to provide the independent assessment and verification of readiness for one of the world’s heaviest open water floatover installations, the North Rankin B (NRB) platform topsides, to be located on the North West Shelf of Australia. 23/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_develops_the_Laggan_and_Tormore_gas_fields.aspx Total has announced the launch of the Laggan and Tormore gas fields development in the offshore frontier region of the West of Shetland, subject to the UK Government’s Department of Energy and Climate Change approval. 22/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Pipeliner_launches_‘Big_Fat_Ambition’_fundraiser.aspx A fundraising initiative launched by Mark Elliott, a well-known figure in the oil and gas industry, seeks to raise £1 million for two military charities, as he commits to losing 30 lbs of weight by June 2010. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sharecat_Solutions_awarded_contract_for_COSL_Pioneer_drilling_rig.aspx Sharecat Solutions has secured a contract from China Oilfield Services subsidiary COSL Drilling Europe AS to support the spares management activity for its newbuild project at Yantai Raffles Shipyard. 19/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/2010_innovation_in_offshore_oil_and_gas_energy_sector.aspx 2010 is hopefully going to be a more productive year for the offshore sector with analysts expecting oil and gas production to return to more healthy levels during the course of the year. 18/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Sembcorp_Marine’s_Jurong_Shipyard_secures_US$_130_million_contract.aspx Jurong Shipyard Pte Ltd, a wholly owned subsidiary of Sembcorp Marine, has secured a contract worth approximately US$ 130 million to carry out pre-conversion works on a very large crude carrier for Petrobras Netherlands BV. 17/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BP_buys_Devon_Energy_assets_for_US$_7_billion .aspx BP has announced a US$ 7 billion transaction with Devon Energy for assets in Brazil, Azerbaijan and the US deepwater Gulf of Mexico. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/MENA_versus_APAC.aspx Leading oil and gas executives from the APAC region meet to discuss ways of competing with production from the MENA region. 16/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Arrow Energy set to reject US$ 3 billion takeover bid.aspx Arrow Energy is set to reject a take-over bid from a company jointly owned by Royal Dutch Shell and PetroChina. 15/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/FMC_Technologies_awarded_US$_62_million_contract_by_Statoil.aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. has signed an agreement with Statoil ASA for the manufacture and supply of subsea production equipment to support the Marulk field. 15/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Oil_discovery_on_Bijeel_1_exploration_well_in_Kurdistan.aspx Kalegran Ltd, a 100% subsidiary of MOL Hungarian Oil and Gas Plc and the operator of the Akri Bijeel block in Kurdistan, concluded a successful oil test in the Bijeel-1 exploration well in the Akri Bijeel block. 13/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Subsea_operations_in_the_UK.aspx Alistair Birnie discusses the operational potential of the UK subsea industry and its future after North Sea supplies decline. 12/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Eurasian_expansion.aspx Dr. Robert M. Cutler discusses developments in Eurasian gas pipelines in 2009, with a focus on Turkmenistan’s gas reserves and current pipeline projects in the region. 11/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Centrica_buys_Trinidadian_gas_assets.aspx Centrica has announced the purchase of Suncor Energy Inc’s Trinidadian natural gas assets. 10/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Deepwater_spend_predicted_to_rise.aspx New research from Douglas-Westwood predicts a global deepwater expenditure of US$ 167 billion between 2010 and 2014 - up 37% on the preceding five years. 09/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Saudi_Aramco_awards_Baker_Hughes_drilling_systems_contract .aspx Saudi Aramco has awarded Baker Hughes a two year contract for two fit for purpose underbalanced coiled tubing drilling packages designed to re-enter existing wells in the gas fields of southern Saudi Arabia. 05/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/News_from_BP.aspx A round up of news from BP as the company discusses the Coega refinery and 2010 financial plans. 05/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Looking_at_the_European_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx A brief look at some of the recent refinery news from the European oil and gas industry. 04/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_awards_FMC_Technologies_US$_65_million_contract .aspx FMC Technologies, Inc. has signed an agreement with Total Exploration and Production Angola for the manufacture and supply of subsea production equipment. 04/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Schlumberger_and_Smith_International_announce_merger_agreement.aspx Schlumberger Ltd and Smith International, Inc. have announced a definitive merger agreement in which the companies would combine in a stock for stock transaction. 01/03/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Deloittes_ranking_of_leading_25_UK_upstream_oil_companies.aspx Deloitte, the business advisory firm, has produced its first ranking of UK upstream independent oil companies. 26/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gulfsands_Petroleum_plc_provides_operational_update.aspx Gulfsands Petroleum plc provides an update on the company's drilling and production operations in Syria. 26/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/European_downstream_update.aspx Recent news from the European downstream industry in Italy, Poland, Romania and Britain. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iran_aims_to_break_out_of_exile.aspx Iran is seeking foreign investors and markets in a new drive to develop its natural gas reserves and establish itself as a major energy supplier. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Wood_Group_awarded_contract_by_Chevron_North_Sea_Ltd.aspx Wood Group has been awarded a three year operations and maintenance support services contract by Chevron North Sea Ltd (Chevron) for its Alba, Captain and Erskine fields. 25/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_future_of_Europe’s_energy_supplies.aspx Europe’s hydrocarbon industry now sits in a precarious position as to the future of its energy supply. Currently Europe is dependant on Middle Eastern and Russian supplies. However, Europe is predicted to become more heavily dependent on external supplies over the next decade. 24/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Countering_the_threat_of_piracy.aspx Whilst the risk of a pirate attack on an LNG vessel transiting through the Gulf of Aden may have increased in the last few months, there are many measures that can be taken to guard against such attacks. 23/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ExxonMobil_announces_2009_reserves_replacement.aspx ExxonMobil has announced that additions to its proved reserves in 2009 totalled 2 billion bbls of oil equivalent, replacing 133% of production. 23/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_environment_and_the_oil_industry.aspx A summary of two environmental issues within the oil industry. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Novatek_plans_Arctic_shipping_route.aspx Novatek, the Russian gas producer plans to send LNG shipments to Asia from its fields on the Yamal peninsula in the Arctic via the Arctic Ocean. 22/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/New_Sembcorp_shipyard_in_Brazil.aspx Sembcorp Marine has announced that its wholly owned subsidiary Jurong Shipyard (JSPL) will be building a new shipyard in Brazil to cater directly to one of the fastest growing offshore oil and gas exploration and production markets in the world. 12/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Anadarko_Petroleum_confirms_major_oil_discovery_in_GoM.aspx Anadarko Petroleum Corp. announced that the Lucius sidetrack appraisal well, located in Keathley Canyon Block 875 in the deepwater Gulf of Mexico, has encountered almost 600 net ft of high quality oil pay with additional gas condensate pay in thick subsalt Pliocene and Miocene sands. 09/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/chevron_announces_yellowglen.aspx Chevron Australia Pty Ltd has announced successful drilling in the Greater Gorgon area in the Carnarvon Basin offshore Western Australia. The Yellowglen-1 exploration well is located in the WA-268-P permit area approximately 250 km northwest of Onslow. 02/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Baker_Hughes_awarded_contract_extensions.aspx Statoil has awarded Baker Hughes two year extensions on two contracts in Norway. The contracts are for the provision of drill bits, directional drilling, formation evaluation and related services on 10 - 12 rigs operating in multiple fields offshore Norway. 02/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/two_new_refining_projects.aspx A brief overview of two of the latest refining projects 01/02/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/north_american_gas_sector.aspx An overview of the North American natural gas industry 29/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/newfield_achieves_record_production.aspx Newfield Exploration Co. has achieved record gross operated production of 323 million ft3/d of natural gas equivalent from the company's Woodford Shale play in the Arkoma Basin of southeastern Oklahoma. 27/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/global_recovery_stalling.aspx In my last column of 2009, I ended on a positive note cautiously claiming that all sectors across the energy supply chain were beginning to see signs of a recovery. Let’s take a look at some of the sectors in more detail. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Weatherford_international_results.aspx Weatherford International Ltd has reported Q4 2009 income from continuing operations of US$ 15 million, or US$ 0.02 per diluted share, excluding an after tax loss of US$ 0.06. 26/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Nord_Stream.aspx Nord Stream has commissioned three steel producers to supply a total of 1 million t of pipes, to be used on its second pipeline. 25/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Exxonmobil_completion.aspx ExxonMobil has announced the successful completion of the first two extended reach wells at the Odoptu field offshore eastern Russia, employing one of the world's most powerful land based rigs. ExxonMobil subsidiary Exxon Neftegas Ltd (ENL) is operator on behalf of the five company international Sakhalin-1 Consortium. 25/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_and_ConocoPhillips_sanction_phase_two_of_the_Surmont_project.aspx Total and ConocoPhillips have announced the sanction of the Surmont Phase 2 SAGD (steam assisted gravity drainage) development in Canada. The project will increase Surmont’s production capacity from 27 000 - 11 000 bbls of bitumen per day. 22/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Iraq_and_Shell_consortium_sign_the_Majnoon_oilfield_contract.aspx The Ministry of Oil of the Republic of Iraq, Shell and Petronas have signed a 20 year contract to provide technical assistance in the development of the Majnoon oilfield. 21/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Cirrus_announces_Netherlands_operational_update.aspx Cirrus Energy Corp. has announced an operational update regarding ongoing activities in its wholly owned subsidiary, Cirrus Energy Nederland BV in The Netherlands. The company’s 2010 drilling programme is expected to include a total of four to five wells. 21/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/EXCOs_operations_in_Marcellus_Shale_will_continue_as_planned.aspx EXCO Resources, Inc. confirmed that its Marcellus Shale exploration and production activities, including drilling, are proceeding as planned with no interruption of its 2010 business goals. 20/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/DNV_establishes_an_offshore_committee_in_China.aspx DNV has recently established the Greater China Offshore Committee. Mr Zhou Shouwei, Vice General Manager of CNOOC and Academician of the Chinese Academy of Engineering, accepted DNV’s invitation to be the Chairman of the committee. 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Developments_in_carbon_capture_and_storage.aspx An overview of recent developments in carbon capture and storage 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/GAIL_gains_in_fourth_quarter.aspx GAIL India’s profits are up; the company invests heavily in pipelines in the next three years 19/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Statoil_and_Baker_Hughes_test_first_rotary_steerable_liner_while_drilling_system.aspx Statoil has tested the world’s first rotary steerable liner while drilling system, which was jointly developed by Statoil and Baker Hughes Inc. 18/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/InterOil_Corp._announces_Papua_New_Guinea_drill_stem_test_results.aspx InterOil Corp. has announced that drill stem test (DST) 2 at the Antelope-2 well in Papua New Guinea showed a 15% increase in condensate to gas ratio (CGR) in comparison to DST 1. 14/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Trinidad_Drilling_Ltd._resumes_construction_of_six_drilling_rigs .aspx Trinidad Drilling Ltd has agreed to resume the construction of six new contracted drilling rigs that were delayed earlier in 2009 due to weak industry conditions. 11/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Russia_averts_oil_crisis,_restarts_oil_shipments_to_Belarus.aspx The annual wintertime dispute over Russian payable pipeline tariffs rears its head again; the Russia-Belarus crisis ends after an oil cut-off lasting several days. 07/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Aker_Solutions_awarded_BP_tieback_contract_for_Ula.aspx BP Norge has awarded Aker Solutions an engineering, procurement, construction and installation (EPCI) contract for a tieback from Oselvar to the Ula platform in the North Sea. Aker Solutions estimates the contract value to be approximately NOK 450 million. 07/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_energy_secretary,_Steven_Chu,_announces_US$_3_billion_investment_for_CCS.aspx US energy secretary, has announced the selection of three new projects to accelerate the development of advanced coal technologies with CCS at commercial-scale. 05/01/2010 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Lukoil_and_Statoil_win_bid_on_West_Qurna_2_field_in_Iraq.aspx Lukoil and Statoil secured the winning bid on the gigantic West Qurna 2 field in Iraq. 27/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Hydrocarbon_discovery_on_the_OPL_223_licence_in_Nigeria.aspx Total has announced the discovery of hydrocarbons in the southern portion of the Oil Prospecting Licence (OPL) 223, offshore Southeastern Nigeria. 23/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Downstream_investment_plans.aspx Major downstream investments have been announced by Petrolera Argentina, Husky Energy and Ecopetrol. 22/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Shell_and_Petronas_Carigali_win_rights_to_develop_Iraqi_oilfield.aspx The Iraqi Ministry of Oil has awarded Shell and Petronas Carigali a contract for technical assistance in developing one of the largest oilfields in the world, the Majnoon field in Iraq. 17/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BJ_Services_sets_cementing_world_record_in_Gulf_of_Mexico.aspx BJ Services Co. have set a world record for cementing the longest solid expandable tubular liner; a specially formulated cement had to be developed to accomplish the feat. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/US_EPA_confirms_greenhouse_gases_harmful_to_human_health.aspx The US EPA issued a statement on 7th December that confirms the findings of its investigations into greenhouse gases and human health. 16/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Drilling_recommences_at_Point_Thomson_in_Alaska.aspx ExxonMobil Production Co. has resumed drilling on two wells started earlier this year at Point Thomson and is on schedule to reach total depth by the end of 2010. 15/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/SPE_and_EAGE_sign_agreement_for_intersociety_co-operation.aspx The Society of Petroleum Engineers (SPE) and European Association of Geoscientists and Engineers (EAGE) have made an agreement to formally work together for the mutual benefit of both societies. 15/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Ice_plugs_suspected_in_BP_Alaska_pipeline_leak.aspx A BP investigation into its Lisburne pipeline leak suggests extensive ice plugs could be to blame for excess pressure in the line. 14/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Over_1_million_bbls_of_oil_produced_in_Parque_das_Conchas.aspx Production has now hit over 1 million bbls of oil at the Parque das Conchas fields 120 km off the coast of Brazil, where ultra deep water and a constant swell makes for tough operating conditions. 11/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Refining_investments_in_Africa.aspx Essar Group and ONGC Videsh have announced new investments in two African refineries. 08/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Naming_ceremony_for_Polarcus_Nadia_and_Polarcus_Naila.aspx Polarcus Ltd recently held a double naming ceremony for the modern, purpose built 3D seismic vessels Polarcus Nadia and Polarcus Naila. The ceremony, at the Drydocks World – Dubai shipyard in the United Arab Emirates, was attended by over 200 local and international guests. 03/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/offshore_operations_maintenance_expenditure.aspx New research by energy analysts Douglas-Westwood predicts offshore operations and maintenance expenditure to total in excess of $330 billion over the next five years – with the largest share allocated to North America during that time. 02/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/North_African_oil,_gas,_and_the_development_of_the_refining_industry.aspx This article provides an overview of the North African hydrocarbon industry, assesses its vital regions and considers a future of promise to coincide with the global economic recovery. 02/12/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_race_for_West_Africa.aspx West Africa has emerged as one of the hottest battlegrounds for the world’s major powers in their race to corner increasingly scarce oil and gas resources. Ng Weng Hoong details the major players vying for oil and gas resources in West Africa. 30/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Total_has_discovered_oil_in_the_Lac_Da_Nau_prospect_offshore_Vietnam.aspx Total has announced that its subsidiary, Total E&P Vietnam, and its partners on Block 15-1/05, have discovered oil in the Lac Da Nau prospect, located in the southern part of the block offshore Vietnam. 27/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/BG_Group_announces_record_productivity_for_Santos_Basin_interests.aspx BG Group and partners Petrobras and GALP have completed two drill stem tests on the Iracema well in the BM-S-11 appraisal area in the Santos Basin pre-salt, offshore Brazil. The well in-flow performance recorded during the tests was the highest achieved so far in BG Group's Santos Basin interests. 26/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Light oil discovery in the Campos Basin.aspx Petrobras has completed the drilling of extension exploratory well 3-MA-32A in the Marimbá field, Campos Basin. The amount of recoverable oil has been estimated at 25 million bbls, which will increase Marimbá field's recoverable volume by 27%. 25/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Nace_pipeline_integrity_seminar_focuses_on_PHMSAs_new_Rule .aspx At its annual Pipeline Integrity Seminar (PIMS), Nace International will focus on how pipeline owners and operators can take advantage of the new PHMSA 80% Rule for pipelines. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Global_energy_industry_shows_continued_recovery_across_all_sectors.aspx As we near the end of 2009, all the energy sectors are starting to show signs of recovery, from nuclear power to renewables, this can be seen in the upsurge in project commissioning. 18/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Top_10_energy_myths.aspx A new report from the Pacific Research Institute (PRI) explores 10 common myths about energy in America. The aim of the report is to put accurate information into the public domain that might inform those who will be involved in marking up the Clean Energy Jobs and American Power Act in the US Senate. 16/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Anti-dumping duties imposed on China pipes.aspx The US has imposed anti-dumping measures on Chinese pipes; sparking protectionist row. 09/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/The_UK_Norway_cross_border_mentoring_initiative.aspx This article discusses a new initiative for agencies to join forces to improve business opportunities between UK and Norway. 06/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Gas_discovery_in_Haynesville_Shale.aspx With a flow rate of more than 30 million ft3/d, Devon Energy believes the Kardell well is the highest rate well ever drilled in the Haynesville Shale. 06/11/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Arctic_pipeline_never_closer.aspx An Arctic pipeline has ‘never been closer’, according to Canadian Environment Minister Jim Prentice, following years of delay. 29/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/Cost_for_West_African_Gas_Pipeline_soars.aspx The West African Gas Pipeline (WAGP) is a 678 km pipeline, planned to deliver gas from Nigeria to Ghana, Benin and Togo. The cost of the pipeline, originally said to cost US$ 600 million, has soared to US$ 1 billion. 27/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/oil_and_gas_opportunities_in_africa.aspx This article looks at current industry activity in different regions of Africa and explores how companies in the energy supply chain are leveraging the opportunities available in these markets. 21/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/exploration_and_appraisal_activity_up_in_UKCS.aspx This article discusses the latest oil and gas industry figures released by Deloitte, which show that offshore exploration and appraisal activity is up by 75% on the last quarter. 20/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/mozambique_coal_railway.aspx Mozambique, a country with vast but mostly untapped coal resources, has recently seen a number of important developments that bring it closer to becoming a major coal exporter. 16/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/global_power_sector_recovery.aspx The power sector has undoubtedly been hit hard by the global credit crunch. The good news is though, that we are now seeing some positive signs of recovery, with the sector beginning to slowly bounce back with more money being invested in new projects. 15/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/south_american_pipeline_update.aspx The oil and gas sector in South America holds tremendous potential, with at least 110 billion bbls of oil, 272 trillion ft³ of gas and over 250 billion bbls of recoverable bitumen. But that potential often remains elusive for many countries. 13/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/global_exploration_overview.aspx Brazilian oil and Australian gas are the hottest ball games in town at the moment. This article reviews activity in these areas and other offshore exploration activity. 12/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/managing_risk_in_an_uncertain_world_new_techniques.aspx Working with a global operator, a Drilling Risk Assessment simulation model has been developed. Executives can now simulate and test scenarios before committing to a course of action. 05/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/the_arctic_exploration_frontier.aspx The Arctic region holds large reserves of undiscovered, technically recoverable oil and gas. Exploration and drilling challenges exist due to harsh conditions and environmental concerns. 01/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/offshore_production_and_spending_market.aspx The short-term outlook for the offshore oil and gas industry has become more difficult to predict than ever. The last few years saw an unprecedented boom in activity but there is now uncertainty and, in some quarters, despondency. 01/10/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/subsea_7_awarded_US$_150 million_contract_ by_bp_and_opens_pipeline_spoolbase_in_texas.aspx Subsea 7 has been awarded a pipeline engineering, construction and installation contract by BP worth approximately US$ 150 million. In addition, the company has opened a new pipeline fabrication spoolbase in Texas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/south_american_gas_market.aspx South America has an impressive total of gas reserves and is increasing its production, however, the region is continually facing problems despite its desire to expand and develop. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/new_brazilian_gas_law.aspx In March 2009, Brazil adopted the much-awaited Gas Law; regulating the transportation of natural gas. The Gas Law establishes a 30 year concession regime, bringing enhanced security for private companies to enter the market for transportation and storage of natural gas. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/research_and_development_in_pipeline_coating.aspx Pipeline integrity: lessons learnt from across the globe can prevent unnecessary failures and lead to improved long-term pipeline durability. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/gas_pipeline_is_top_priority_for_palin_successor_parnell.aspx Following the resignation of Alaska Governor Sarah Palin, her successor Lieutenant Governor Sean Parnell has announced that the North Slope pipeline will be his top priority. Parnell is expected to pursue many of Palin’s basic policy initiatives, including an Alaska natural gas pipeline. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/australia_and_india_LNG_partnership.aspx Exxon Mobil's Australian division and India's Petronet have signed a 20 year LNG supply contract, signaling a step towards approval for the Western Australian Gorgon project on Barrow Island. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/indian_oil_and_gas_market.aspx India has ambitions to become the hub for petroleum products exports. The export potential coupled with the additional capacity additions and new refineries provide a unique opportunity for potential investors. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/a_step_closer_to_the_digital_oilfield.aspx When discussing the digital oilfield, one thing the majority of commentators agree on is that it involves operators having maximum awareness and control over their assets. Many also agree that the technology and connectivity across the oilfield is now there and that the key question facing operators is how best to utilise and integrate these technologies. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/pipelines_and_control_lines_market_update.aspx With the long-term prospect of increasing global energy demand, securing future energy supplies has become a common global issue. For those countries with dwindling production rates or low hydrocarbon reserves, the pressure for energy security is set to increase. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/joint_ventures_in_unconventional_natural_gas.aspx Joint ventures focused on unconventional natural gas opportunities and related capability transfer will require effective governance to be successful. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/offshore_hurricane_insurance_sees_poor_take_up_rate_in_2009 .aspx The article looks at the prospects for the continuing availability of hurricane insurance in the offshore energy markets, discusses some of the problems with the products offered, reports on efforts to improve these products and the effect that low product take up is having on the energy insurance market. Windstorm premium makes up 15 to 20% of the offshore energy insurance portfolio. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/british_energy_focus.aspx British companies can be found in all aspects of the energy industry all over the world. A track record of more than 40 years of expertise in exploring and developing oil and gas as well as nuclear energy has created a wealth of experience that is now being used globally. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/ensuring_a_workforce_for_tomorrows_oil_and_gas_industry.aspx OPITO – The Oil and Gas Academy, is focusing on attracting skills and talent to the oil and gas industry, through its ‘Energise Your Future’ event, which took place at this year’s Offshore Europe in Aberdeen. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/fmc_technologies_awarded_subsea_contract_by_petrobras_worth_approximately_US$_90_million.aspx FMC Technologies will provide Petrobras with a subsea oil-water separator system for the Marlim field, located in the Campos Basin, offshore Brazil. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/brazils_petrobras_new_light_oil_find_prospects_for_production_pipelines.aspx Petrobras has announced a new light oil find in the Campos Basin. This article looks at the new oil find; Petrobras’ International Business Plan; relations between Brazil and China; foreign participation in the Brazilian market and prospects for the Brazilian pipeline sector over the next few years. 30/09/2009 http://www.energyglobal.com/sectors/drilling-and-production/articles/influence_of_powe_lines_on_pipeline_networks.aspx Increased difficulties in obtaining utility right-of-way and the concept of utility corridors have brought pipelines into close proximity with electric power transmission/distribution systems. Metallic objects subjected to the alternating electromagnetic field will exhibit an induced voltage. Also, power conductor faults to ground can cause substantial fault currents in the underground structure. 30/09/2009